Fafnir187
Belle Meade Sour Mash Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Indiana (bottled in Tennessee), USA
Reviewed
October 3, 2020 (edited February 24, 2021)
Moderate strength nose of cherry cola, tangerine, cedar, toffee and sticky bun. More surprising for what I’m NOT getting a lot of (vanilla/caramel). Pretty low on ethanol as expected given the low-ish proof.
The vanilla/caramel I didn’t detect in the nose is present here in the form of Creme Brûlée (complete with the burnt sugar topping) along with apple, and nutmeg. Flavors are DAMN punchy for the proof. Nicely balanced.
Finish brings cashew nut, cinnamon, heavy allspice, and a dry bitter oak bite. Some of the palate carries into the finish as well and when it all blends together you wind up with a bit of “ice cream sundae” vibe. Little on the short side, but with building spruce/mint after repeated tastings. Mouthfeel surprisingly chewy.
Easily the richest and most flavorful 90 proof bourbon I’ve had. This stuff is legit great. Had always avoided giving it a try because I thought it a little pricey but I’m very glad I did. At $48, it’s surely more than I usually like to pay for this type of ABV but the quality is definitely there so I will consider this a rebuy.
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Thanks for the detailed tasting notes! I'm a big fan of the CS (though it's a bit spendy) and the rest of the Belle Meade line is on my radar for when I have budget and space in my cabinet!