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Stellum Bourbon
Bourbon — (bottled in) Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
October 8, 2022 (edited October 23, 2022)
STELLUM
*NOSE: Cinnamon, Youthful Corn, Oak, Burnt Sugar Cookie, Cherry, Orange Peel, and a Little Heat.
*NEAT: Coconut, Cherry, Cedar, Cinnamon, and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper. Some Drying Bitter Tannins on the finish with a Blooming Heat in the Chest reminding you it's almost 115 Proof. Pepper Spice, Drying Oak, and Cinnamon Coat and Layer the Palate.
*SPLASH: A little water accentuates the Cherry & Orange on the Nose. On the Palate, it Sweetens the Oak Tannins and gives the Coating Finish a little bit of Barnyard Funk.
*VERDICT: This has really improved with some time open. When sampling it back in March I got a lot more "greenness" and youth from what I suspect are less than Ready for Primetime MGP Barrels, but time open has allowed the older KY and TN stocks that were blended in to have more of an influence. I no longer regret the purchase and find it quite enjoyable. However, I feel the $55 (and climbing) asking price will probably make this a one off, but I did enjoy it and can recommend it.
55.0
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