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Stellum Cygnus Single Barrel Bourbon (Baytowne Wine & Spirits)
Bourbon — Indiana , USA
Reviewed
October 25, 2021 (edited December 24, 2021)
My bottle is from Total wine put up at 116 proof. It has a light honey color and slow thick legs. It is distilled in Indiana and bottled in Louisville, KY by the Barrell Bourbon folks. Best info I find says it's 4-5 year MGP high rye bourbon.
This one is shy on the nose taking 10-15 minutes to open up and still there's not much there. This is the second pour from the bottle as the neck was a couple weeks ago. There is no depth to the nose or palate and it's has a quite thin mouth feel. Oddly there is a long lasting, crisp, spicy finish and a moderate KY hug. Aside from the finish, this drinks more like an 80 proof bottom shelfer - very muted.
Generally, I am a fan of MGP high rye products and have been pleased with a couple 4-5 year bottlings (Belle Meade, George Remus and Smoke Wagon) albeit lower proof versions. Proofed this one down a bit but not much change.
It's a single barrel, so maybe an off bottle but for $60 I am disappointed. On the positive side this one will be perfect for my wife's old fashioneds.
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