Kentucky Broubon

Bourbon whiskey / Kentucky Bourbon is a type of American whiskey: a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn. The name is ultimately derived from the French Bourbon dynasty, although it is disputed whether Bourbon County in Kentucky or Bourbon Street in New Orleans inspired the whiskey's name. Bourbon has been distilled since the 18th century. The use of the term "Bourbon" for the whiskey has been traced to the 1820s, and the term began to be used consistently in Kentucky in the 1870s. While bourbon may be made anywhere in the United States, it is strongly associated with the American South, and with Kentucky in particular. As of 2014, the distillers' wholesale market revenue for bourbon sold within the U.S. is about $2.7 billion, and bourbon makes up about two-thirds of the $1.6 billion of U.S. exports of distilled spirits.

Although bourbon can be made anywhere in the U.S., it must be made with a predominance of corn, and whereas the government stipulates only that a minimum of 51% corn be used, most distillers use upwards of 70 % of this indigenous American grain. The other grains used to make bourbon (known as "small grains"), though not stipulated by law, are malted barley and either rye or wheat.

Basil Hayden's Bourbon Whiskey

Distiller: Beam-Suntory

Region: Deerfield, Illinois

Category: Bourbon

Distillery:

Enriched by a hint of peppermint, it impresses with notes of pepper balanced by slight citrus overtones, and a spicy, warming finish.

Basil Hayden's is unequalled in that it utilizes twice as much rye in it as the other bourbons in the Collection. Enriched by a hint of peppermint, it impresses with notes of pepper balanced by slight citrus overtones, and a spicy, warming finish. Aged eight years at a relatively mild 80 proof, Basil Hayden's has a broad appeal and is equally enjoyable alone or in cocktails such as a Juicy Basil and Basil Bubbly.

Nose Spice, tea, hint of peppermint

Palate Spicy, peppery, honey, light-bodied, gentle bite

Finish Dry, clean, brief

Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon

Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery

Region: Frankfort, Kentucky

Category: Bourbon

Distillery:

An exceptionally smooth bourbon with a soft palate of burnt sugar, caramel, orange, and cloves.

Taken from the center-cut or middle sections of the famous Warehouse H, Blanton's Original was once designated for ambassadors, dignitaries, and Colonel Blanton's family and friends. Today, everyone has access to the world's first single barrel bourbon. The taste profile is sweet with citrus and oak. A creamy vanilla nose features hints of nuts, caramel, orange and light chocolate. Blanton's Original set the standard for single barrel bourbons. Best served neat or on the rocks.

Nose A spicy aroma of Dried Citrus and Orange Peels with a hint of Caramel and Vanilla.

Palate Full and soft, marked by a mix of Burnt Sugar, Caramel, Orange, and Cloves

Finish Muted but well balanced with Vanilla, Honey, and Citrus.

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery

Region: Frankfort, Kentucky

Category: Bourbon

Distillery:

A flavor that begins with rip-roaring waxy sweetness checked by a big build up of vanilla-rich oak.

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is distilled, aged and bottled at the most award-winning distillery in the world. Made from the finest corn, rye and barley malt, this whiskey ages in new oak barrels for years in century old warehouses until the peak of maturity. The taste is rich and complex, with hints of vanilla, toffee and candied fruit. The smooth finish lingers on the palate. This will never change.

Nose Elegant aromas of buttery caramel, toasted nuts, and brown spices.

Palate Rich and complex, with hints of vanilla, toffee and candied fruit.

Finish Smooth finish.

Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey

Distiller: Bulleit Distillery

Region: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Category: Bourbon

Distillery:

Bulleit Bourbon is made by following the small-batch technique inspired by Augustus Bulleit over 150 years ago. Only the highest quality ingredients are used. Bulleit Bourbon's subtlety and complexity stem from its unique blend of rye, corn and barley malt, along with special strains of yeast. Because Bulleit Bourbon is especially high in rye content, it has a bold and spicy character with a distinctively smooth, clean finish.

Nose Dense aromas of lacquered sandalwood, melted vanilla toffee, clay, and pickling spices.

Palate A plush, satiny medium-full body and a rich, chewy dried fruit pastry, mineral and warming spice flourish.

Finish Finely etched and balanced.

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon

Distiller: Buffalo Trace

Region: Frankfort, Kentucky

Category: Bourbon

Distillery:

Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely considered one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry, fighting for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, nearly three decades after he purchased what is now called Buffalo Trace Distillery. During his time, Taylor implemented several innovative methods still used today, including climate controlled aging warehouses. E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel is aged exclusively in Warehouse C, which was built by Taylor in 1881 and proven to be an excellent aging warehouse. Each barrel is hand-picked and Bottled in Bond at 100 proof to honor its namesake.

Nose lightly toasted oak, with dried figs and butterscotch

Palate sweetness balanced with tobacco and dark spices

Finish long enough to prepare

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery

Region: Frankfort, Kentucky

Category: Bourbon

Distillery:

Notes of orange peel, dates, roasted nuts and tobacco lead to a sweet finish that is complemented by a hint of intense oak.

This bourbon earned a score of 97 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2 points higher than Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old Bourbon.

Palate Notes of orange peel, dates, roasted nuts and tobacco lead to a sweet finish that is complemented by a hint of intense oak.

Finish The aftertaste is a soft mouth-feel that turns into subtle spices of pepper and tobacco.

Eagle Rare 10yr

Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery

Region: Frankfort, Kentucky

Category: Bourbon

Distillery:

Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is masterfully crafted and carefully aged for no less than ten years. The rareness of this great breed of bourbon is evident in its complex aroma, as well as the smooth and lingering taste. Eagle Rare is a bourbon that lives up to its name with its lofty, distinctive taste experience.

Nose: Complex aromas of toffee, hints of orange peel, herbs, honey, leather and oak.

Taste: Bold, dry, oaky flavors with notes of candied almonds and very rich cocoa.

Finish: Dry and lingering.

Evan Willams Green Label

Distiller: Evan Willams

Region: Bradstown, Kentucky

Category: Bourbon

Distillery:

Bourbon whiskey from Knob Creek is carefully crafted in limited quantities and perfectly aged to give you the full flavor of bourbon that existed before prohibition.

Knob Creek bourbon is part of Jim Beam's "small batch collection," which is intended to create handcrafted spirits capable of competing with the specialty boutique bourbons from smaller distilleries.

Nose Toasted nuts with hints of oak

Palate Woody sweetness with full bodied hints of fruit

Finish Lingering finish with touches of sweetness and fruit

Old Grand Dad

Distiller: James B. Beam Distilling

Region: Clermont, Kentucky

Category: Bourbon

Distillery:

Old Grand-Dad was a distiller named Basil Hayden who made his name by distilling a bourbon whiskey made with a higher percentage of rye. Basil Hayden passed along the art of distilling to his son and then, in turn, to his grandson. It was the third generation distiller, Colonel R.B. Hayden, who honored his grandfather by naming his justly famed whiskey “Old Grand-Dad.”

Nose Very earthy and grassy with hints of rye and glue

Palate Dry with rye and pepper.

Finish Sweetness and pepper.

Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery

Region: Frankfort, Kentucky

Category: Blended

Distillery:

George T. Stagg built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century, during a time known as the Gilded Age of Bourbon. Uncut and unfiltered, this robust bourbon whiskey ages for nearly a decade and boasts the bold character that is reminiscent of the man himself.

Nose Rich, sweet, chocolate and brown sugar flavors mingle in perfect balance with the bold rye spiciness.

Palate Rich, sweet, chocolate and brown sugar flavors mingle in perfect balance with the bold rye spiciness.

Finish hints of cherries, cloves and smokiness

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Distiller: Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Ltd.

Region: Bardstown, Kentucky

Category: Bourbon

Nose Floral notes – jasmine & orange blossoms, ginger, cinnamon, lots of bananas when water is added

Palate Lemon, black tea, butterscotch, citrus, nutty, honey... With water added, bananas & milk chocolate

Finish Length – Medium; Eucalyptus, herbal, rye, spicy, pepper, barber’s shop… With water added, light toffee & pecans

W.L. Weller Special Reserve

Distiller: Buffalo Trace

Region: Frankfort, Kentucky

Category: Bourbon

Distillery:

The Original Wheated Bourbon Whiskey features an exceptionally smooth taste, substituting wheat for rye grain. Bottled at 90 proof, this bourbon stands out with its burnt orange color. Its softer flavor notes make this bourbon great for sipping or making cocktails.

Tasting Notes:

A sweet nose with a presence of caramel. Tasting notes of honey, butterscotch, and a soft woodiness. It's smooth, delicate and calm. Features a smooth finish with a sweet honeysuckle flair.