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Southern Star Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Honey Cask
108.3 proof
5-8 months in honey barrel (base whiskey age not specified)
Bourbon
Southern Distilling Company
Statesville, NC
$49.95
70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley
Nose
Sweet with prominent butterscotch, honey character is present but supportive.
Palate
Creamy and buttery with sweet honey notes that complement the bourbon forward profile, butterscotch carries through prominently.
Finish
Lingering sweetness with butterscotch notes.
Really good
A well-crafted honey barrel finish that keeps the bourbon as the star while the honey provides complementary sweetness and butterscotch character.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
Noteworthy
Perfection
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