Bluegrass Distillers Bottled-in-Bond High Rye Bourbon (Barrel Proof)
117 proof (barrel proof)
4 years
Bourbon
Bluegrass Distillers
80% yellow corn, 20% rye
Nose
Dark and complex with butterscotch; musty warehouse age character; raisin, plum, and fig notes with hints of molasses
Palate
Rich with molasses and darker dried fruit; fig and raisin complexity; fennel seed and anise present; barrel tannins with subtle dryness but no bitterness; corniness nearly absent
Finish
Dry with barrel tannin influence; lengthy finish with complex spice and dried fruit; minimal burn despite high proof
Remarkable
An impressive bottled-in-bond expression showcasing excellent barrel maturation, complex dried fruit and spice notes, and the quality a craft distillery can achieve at four years.
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