Ctrexman
Belle Meade Sour Mash Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Indiana (bottled in Tennessee), USA
Reviewed
April 23, 2020 (edited August 7, 2022)
Got this on sale for $ 38 been wanting to try for long time. Its aged 6-8 years and is high rye bourbon. Its actually 30% which is higher than most. Here's what Greenbrier says...... “To ensure that no other Bourbon in the world tastes like Belle Meade Bourbon, we created a proprietary blend using two different high-rye content mash bills and two complementary yeast strains from barrels aged between 6 to 8 years. Each batch of our proprietary blend consists of just 4 barrels and creates the signature flavor profile that makes Belle Meade Bourbon the award-winning Bourbon of choice for the discerning whiskey drinker.” Here's what I say.....Poured neat, nice amber color and good glasscoat. Nose leaps out of glass with spicy caramel, black cherries, old leather, dusty books and wood with brown sugar. Kinda reminds me of a sweeter more vibrant Bulleit. Thick oily mouthfeel brings palate of bold rye, melted butter, spicy oak and rich cherry vanilla. Has a note to it that reminds me of cherry pop rocks or Dr Pepper. Some nice heat but not harsh. Its aggressive but balanced. Finish is lingering polished wood and cinnamon with cola fading to dry heavy oak. After some time enjoying the bottle I quite like it.... its different. This is sourced from mgp but the aging and blending has vastly influenced this bourbon imo. The oily texture and combo of sweet and spicy has won me over .........86/100... yes its a little overpriced but I don't care, its bursting with flavor and has a unique profile. Will need to get some of the special cask finishes now......(have since purchased 3 pack 375ml of all three cask finish versions...reviews to follow)
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This is good even very good sourced bourbon but dont get fomo if you havent bought a bottle. The Michters line is similar and better
@BDanner Nice! I will say it is entirely stand up that their own stock is branded separate from their sourced stock. Not an easy or inexpensive decision.
@DjangoJohnson my understanding is the rebranded version is their own distillate and will be a completely different product. The stocks of current Belle Meade is the last of their sourced product and is running out. That is why they are pulling it from wider distribution.
@DjangoJohnson I think now it’s their juice. I’m guessing. But @BDanner probably knows more
@BDanner so is the rebranding version just a different name and bottle or is it a new recipe too. In other words do I pick this up because it’s the last chance to taste it or is it just a gimmick to make us rush out and buy what’s left when really the Nelson name gives us the exact same product?
@BDanner Oh,I thought this was being entirely discontinued. gtk
…or maybe it’s Tennessee only. Memory isn’t what it used to be.
@PBMichiganWolverine @Scott_E that is correct. This is going distillery only.
@PBMichiganWolverine I do recall reading the same thing also from the same source.
@Scott_E @Ctrexman. I thought the Belle Meade branding is to be discontinued, and replaced with Nelson Brothers ( not sure …but I recall @dhsilv2 ) mentioning it.
@Scott_E .....open this up and let er rip
Still sitting in my cabinet unopened. I too paid $38 for it two or three years ago when shopping while out of town with a good price. Nice review!
I like what you did there with the breadcrumb trails.... good review! I'm watching out for the 3X375 Cask Series as well. Putting it on my essentials shopping list.