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291 Colorado Bourbon Single Barrel Barrel Proof
126.1 proof NAS Bourbon 291 Distillery Colorado Springs, CO 80% corn, 19% malted rye, 1% malted barley
Nose

Caramel and spicy notes with prominent rye spice; bold and distinctive

Palate

Initial sweet impression followed by firm spice on the back palate; viscous mouthfeel with silky texture; rye character dominates despite corn majority

Finish

Long finish with deep peppery rye spice; tannic and dry on the back palate without bitterness; would stand up well to cigars and cocktails

Noteworthy
A bold, high-rye bourbon with heavy viscous mouthfeel and distinctive Colorado character that stands apart from traditional Kentucky expressions.
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Tasted on Episode 336 Distillery 291 with Michael Myers