JP Trodden Distillery located in Woodinville, Washington is producing a seriously good bourbon.  Its definitely worth trying.

I had some JP Trodden while at the Levitate Gastropub in Issaquah, WA (a picture of their bar happens to be the cover picture for this blog).  I was expecting the typical “early” or not aged enough taste most smaller distilleries seem to produce in  their whiskeys, but I was pleasantly surprised.  JP Trodden’s nose is unique, it smells citrusy with notes of cinnamon and coriander.  The flavor is full, having herbal notes to accommodate a nice toffee undertone.  It is surprisingly smooth; some might think it too smooth or mellow.  Defying its smoothness, it carries a nice subtle long lasting finish where you can taste the oak.  I really enjoyed this and I rate it an 84.