Blaum Bros Straight Bourbon
COUNTRY: U.S.A.
ABV (PROOF): 50% (100)
PRICE: $ 49 | € –
TYPE: Straight Bourbon
The Blaum Brothers opened their Illinois distillery in 2013. Their first bourbon came out in 2018: a mash bill of 72% corn, 23% rye, 5% barley. A single distillation with an emphasis on “funkier, heavier, dirtier” tail cuts, aged for at least three years in char #4 53-gallon oak barrels.
To the nose it develops intense nutty notes, with pecan standing out, together with caramel and maple syrup and a touch of balsamic herbs. To the palate it is honeyed and it delivers rich woody and spicy notes. The persistence is medium long, confirming wood and spices.
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Among the whiskies tested during the year in blind tastings and reviews, those that scored the best got selected. These products were then tested once again in a new blind tasting, which means not knowing what they are during the tasting. The only indication on the sample concerns the ABV content: a red mark states that the product has an ABV higher than 50% (100° proof). The test results are then compared and the TOP 10 is made.
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