Passion fruit | Kiwi | Peach | Apricot | Caramel | Light oak

Cinnamon | Caramel | Apple pie

Pecan | Toasted oak | Cinnamon apple | Light clove | Light graininess | Mild ethanol

World Whiskey Society has dramatically expanded their Doc Holliday lineup over the past 12 months, which now includes 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 15 year old expressions. Doc Holliday Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon is likely the brand’s youngest to date, but because they source their bourbon from several distilleries, little direct comparison can be made between the different aged releases. Besides Doc Holliday Bottled in Bond’s impressively low price point, the other eye catcher is the distillery from which it was sourced.

Scissortail Distillery is located in Oklahoma and has been operating for over a decade. Of the small handful of Oklahoma-based distilleries, Scissortail has been making the most waves, or should I say ripples, as many probably have never heard of them from outside of the state. However, as the world of American whiskey becomes more well-known and fleshed out, many non-distiller producers, like World Whiskey Society, have continued to seek out the roads less traveled. It worked well for the company, and it only takes one sip of Doc Holliday Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon to know this isn’t your standard bottled in bond bourbon.

The nose is very fruit forward, with layers of tropical fruit on display. From there, the palate transforms into a cinnamon caramel apple pie tasting experience, though where these notes can often be the heavy kind, here they are light and more vibrant. The finish is equally interesting, with a nutty note found throughout, with toasted oak, cinnamon apple, and a light clove note. The bourbon ends on some light graininess and mild ethanol. Surprisingly, you’re left with an almost American single malt aftertaste that is wholly unexpected.

I love the risks World Whiskey Society takes with their releases. Their Wyatt Earp American Single Malt release is particularly interesting, and their unconventional selection of distilleries can prove problematic but also highly adventurous. Doc Holliday Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon doesn’t quite come together as well as I expected, but it’s priced right for what it is. Yes, better bottled in bond whiskeys from major Kentucky distilleries are available at a cheaper price, but if you’re looking for a dramatic change of pace, this release will satisfy that itch.