Old Elk Infinity Blend (2022 Release)
less fruity
Milam & Greene Very Small Batch Bourbon (Batch 1)
Bourbon
Milam & Greene // USA
RARE
This first batch of Milam & Greene Very Small Batch Bourbon was blended by Master Blender Heather Greene who combined 75 barrels of bourbon from Tennessee and Kentucky (80:20). Incidentally, the Kentucky bourbon was distilled by Master Distiller Marlene Holmes in Kentucky using the brand's signature mash bill (70% corn, 22% malted rye, 8% malted barley). The two aged bourbons were married into a 1,000 gallon vat and then finished with charred French oak staves that had been used to age both tawny port and Milam & Greene rye whiskey. The staves were first allowed to "bake" in the Texas summer heat for two weeks before being charred.
Then they were tied into bundles and allowed to steep in the marrying vat for two weeks. Bottled at 54% ABV, there are 1,500 9L cases available at select retailers in the US and Alberta, Canada beginning June 2023. (SRP $69.99).
This first batch of Milam & Greene Very Small Batch Bourbon was blended by Master Blender Heather Greene who combined 75 barrels of bourbon from Tennessee and Kentucky (80:20). Incidentally, the Kentucky bourbon was distilled by Master Distiller Marlene Holmes in Kentucky using the brand's signature mash bill (70% corn, 22% malted rye, 8% malted barley). The two aged bourbons were married into a 1,000 gallon vat and then finished with charred French oak staves that had been used to age both tawny port and Milam & Greene rye whiskey. The staves were first allowed to "bake" in the Texas summer heat for two weeks before being charred. Then they were tied into bundles and allowed to steep in the marrying vat for two weeks. Bottled at 54% ABV, there are 1,500 9L cases available at select retailers in the US and Alberta, Canada beginning June 2023. (SRP $69.99)
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abv54.0
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BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak containers.
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Cask Typefinished with charred French oak staves (port & rye whiskey seasoned)
Tasting Notes
"This drop starts out like most bourbons do, with apple and cherry fruit mixed with sweet spices and a touch of leather. However, a more unusual, aromatic spice mix also enters both the nose and palate that's akin to Middle Eastern spice mix (think ras al hanout, found in Moroccan couscous) and a hint of cardamom. Maple sweetness tempered by tangy dried apricot and cherry also hit the palate and continue into a spicy, tangy finish with a hint of that leatheriness present on the nose. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
89