Stellum Black Bourbon

Heavy fruit, baking spices, plum and caramel on the nose. Really wonderful. Some real bite on the palate. Oak, sweet vanilla, brown sugar. Cinnamon and baking spices on the finish with a nice hold.

Very strong fruit profile on the taste which is a bit of a surprise as I didn’t get that on the nose….as nose was pretty light so need to revisit that. Finish is medium and a nice warming feel with a bit of spice on the end. Best part of the profile is finish … higher proof, but don’t get any real ethanol. Pretty enjoyable.

Citrus, cocoa predominant on the palate with a considerable amount of spice. Mouthfeel is thinner - not a very viscous bourbon - but not thin on flavor. Fruit exits at the finish, leaving behind vanilla, leather, oak, and a lingering pepperiness.

Slow Sipper. Added a couple of small rocks to bring down the Proof. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Heady char and cask on the nose, creating a woody, dark, expression of barrelhouse. Upon the first taste we find burnt sugar, molasses and toasted nuts along with spicy elements of mexican chocolate. Very dry and woody on the back of the palate. This is the flagship Stellum ramped up to 11. Oak, tannin and wood are the key indicators here. Things become more balanced and amenable when brought down to a comfortable proof with some water or ice.