In the latest blind flight we look at some of the newest bourbons that carry at least a 10 year age statement! I will give you a sneak peak of what was included in this latest flight: Preservation – Immaculta, Heaven Hill – Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 10 year, Ross & Squibb – Remus Gatsby Reserve and Wild Turkey – Russell Reserve Single Rickhouse CNF. Now I am sure you will have in your mind which Highly Aged Bourbon you will pick and in all honesty I had my thoughts as well. Needless to say this blind showed me something else!
Glass A
- Nose: Black tea, charred notes of bonfire smoke, vanilla and lemon peel
- Palate: Orchard Fruits , cinnamon, charred oak, vanilla and fig. Very dry mouthfeel.
- Finish: Long dry finish of fig and lingering wood.
Glass B
- Nose: Bright nose, orange peel, vanilla custard, slight hint of barrel char.
- Palate: Light palate, lightly coats the palate with a watery feel. Brings forth herbal notes, lemon, honey and vanilla.
- Finish: Medium finish with lemon zest and honey
Glass C
- Nose: Traditional bourbon flavors on the nose. Vanilla oak, hints of citrus, confectionary sugar and cherry pop tart filling.
- Palate: Think mouthfeel, hint of fresh dew on a fall day, lemon zest, herbal flavors or unsweet tea.
- Finish: short herbal finish.
Glass D
- Nose: Spicy nose or clove, cinnamon, lemon rind, and tea
- Palate: Bitter dark chocolate, oak tannin, juicy red apple, plum and cherry.
- Finish: Lingering bitter finish.
Ranking the Highly Aged Bourbon
#4 – Remus Gatsby Reserve (Glass C)
- Age: 15 Year Old
- Proof: 98.6
- Mashbill: (75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt; and 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% barley malt)
- Price: $199.99
#3 – Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse CNF (Glass D)
- Age: 10+ years
- Proof:117.6
- Mashbill: 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
- Price: $300
#2 – Immaculta (Glass A)
- Age: 15 years
- Proof: 118.1
- Mashbill: Undisclosed
- Price: $269.99
#1 – Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Old Bottle In Bond (Glass B)
- Age: 10 years old
- Proof: 100
- Mashbill: 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley
- Price: $139.99
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