Bluegrass Distillers’ Limited Release Features Mashbill of 75% Blue Corn
Bluegrass Distillers is releasing the 2023 Edition of their Blue Corn Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon this week. Starting Friday, March 24th, this bourbon will be available for purchase in at the Bluegrass Distillers gift shop in Lexington Kentucky, through online retailer Spirit Hub, and also limited availability in Kentucky retailers.
Details about the 2023 Blend:
- 6-barrel blend
- Bottled-in-Bond
- Mashbill: 75% Blue Corn, 21% Wheat, 4% Malted Barley
- Age: 5 years, 5 months
- Proof: 100 proof, 50% alc./vol.
- Price: $70
- Number of Bottles: Approximately 1,500
- Limited to 2 bottles per person in-store and 1 bottle per person on SpiritHub
Scott’s Tasting Notes: Bluegrass Distillers Blue Corn Bourbon
- Nose – heavy, rich caramel is immediate. This is followed by earthy, dusty corn and bright apples.
- Palate – Light brown sugar and nuttiness gives way to roasted corn and a familiar “pot still funkiness”.
- Finish – medium in length, but baked apples and nuttiness linger.
- Overall Thoughts – this is a whiskey that is traditional bourbon on the nose, but the palate takes me for a ride that is far from traditional. For lovers of craft and pot still whiskey, you are going to like this one for its unique characteristics, body, and Mashbill.
Distillery Tasting Notes: Bluegrass Distillers Blue Corn Bourbon
- Nose- honey, salted caramel, floral essences, vanilla
- Palate – sweet oak, white chocolate, honey, pear
- Finish- apple, cinnamon, spice
Bourbon Lens Parting Thoughts
If you are around Lexington (soon to be Midway, Kentucky) and haven’t stopped by Bluegrass Distillers, do yourself a favor and drop in for a unique taste of craft whiskey done right. This Bottled in Bond release is a well-aged, diverse bourbon that is going to stand out on a store shelf or on your bar at home.
