Breckenridge Rum Cask Finished Colorado Bourbon
90 proof
NAS (minimum 4 years, some whiskey over 10 years)
Bourbon
Breckenridge Distillery
$44
56% corn, 38% rye, 6% malted barley
Nose
Sweet tropical fruit, dried mango, dried papaya, vanilla bean, sea salt. No overpowering rum presence; the rum complements rather than dominates the whiskey.
Palate
Upfront sweetness with strong butterscotch notes. Tropical fruit sweetness carries through the mid-palate. Minimal spice despite the high rye content, which is mellowed by the secondary rum cask finish. Sweetness persists throughout without becoming cloying.
Finish
Medium to long finish with butterscotch lingering on the sides of the tongue and jowls. Sweetness continues through the back end with minimal spice. The finish is smooth and inviting, encouraging another sip.
Really good
A well-crafted rum cask finish that successfully marries Colorado bourbon's base whiskey with tropical sweetness and butterscotch notes, making it an approachable and drinkable sipper.
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