Yellowstone Bourbon Special Finish Collection Rum Cask – Reviewed

Posted on by Jake Lewellen

While sipping Yellowstone Bourbon Rum Cask, I couldn’t quite pinpoint what I was experiencing. Finished whiskeys often have complex profiles, and this one left me uncertain. However, my perspective changed when I visited Lebanon, KY, to meet with Stephen B. Beam and Stephen Fante for a podcast. During the visit, the whiskey truly came alive for me. Let’s dive into my tasting experience!

Just the Facts: Yellowstone Bourbon Special Finish Collection Rum Cask

  • Style: Finished Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
  • Finishing Cask: Cuban Rum
  • Finishing Length: 9 weeks
  • Proof: 100
  • Age: Four Years Old
  • Mashbill: Undisclosed
  • Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: Yellowstone Bourbon Special Finish Collection Rum Cask

Nose: Very fruity on the nose, balanced by corn sweetness and vanilla.

Palate: Very nice hit of traditional bourbon followed by tropical fruit of coconut, cherry and vanilla. With hints of molasses and nutmeg.

Finish: Touch of molasses and vanilla.

Closing Thoughts

Yellowstone Bourbon has a unique way of finishing whiskey which I truly appreciate. It has a nice balance of natural spirit with the hints of the finishing cask. This is great pour for the summer with a giant ice cube. Do you like this rum cask-finished bourbon?

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