Is Starlight Distillery the “King of Indiana”? 🛡️🌾
In Episode 58 of Bourbon Trail Tales and Tastes, Wayne and Rebecca head back to Indiana to visit their 60th distillery: Huber’s Starlight Distillery in Borden. Though it took us a while to finally stop, one visit was all it took to hook us!
Starlight isn’t just a distillery; it’s a massive family destination on the historic Huber Farm featuring a winery, restaurant, produce market, and some of the most innovative bourbon finishes in the country. Today, we’re diving into three distinct expressions that showcase the incredible craft of distillers Ted, Christian, and Blake Huber.
What’s on the table today:
🥂 Champagne Finished Bourbon (117.8 Proof): An “effervescent” spice bomb that tastes like springtime in a glass.
🍯 Honey Finished Bourbon (115.7 Proof): A delicate “hive-to-glass” experience using estate-harvested honey.
🌳 Hoosier Connect French Double Oak (114.5 Proof): A dark, luscious, and toasty “French Toast” pour.
From the “star” spirit safe to the Rickhouse tour with Rikki, we’re breaking down why this distillery is a “must-visit” for any bourbon lover.
In this video, we discuss:
- Our first tour experience at Huber Farm and the “Midwest Knott’s Berry Farm” vibe.
- The fascinating history of Indiana distilling laws.
- Why Starlight’s wine finishes (Champagne and French Oak) stand out from the crowd.
- Tasting notes for all three bottles—including the “Squeaky Teeth” mouthfeel!
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✴️ Starlight Champagne Finished Bourbon
- Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Company: Huber’s Starlight Distillery
- Distillery: Starlight Distillery
- Mash Bill: Blend of 3-Grain (60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley) and 4-Grain (51% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, 9% Wheat)
- Age: 4 years
- Proof: 117.8
- Other: Sweet mash fermentation; distilled in copper pot stills; non-chill filtered
- Purchased: 06/15/24 for $74.99 at Starlight Distillery
✴️ Starlight Honey Finished Bourbon
- Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Company: Huber’s Starlight Distillery
- Distillery: Starlight Distillery
- Mash Bill: Blend of 3-Grain (60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley) and 4-Grain (51% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, 9% Wheat)
- Age: 4.5 years
- Proof: 115.7
- Other: Finished in barrels that previously held estate-harvested honey from the Huber farm.
- Purchased: 06/15/24 for $74.99 at Starlight Distillery
✴️ Starlight Hoosier Connect French Double Oak
- Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Company: Huber’s Starlight Distillery
- Distillery: Starlight Distillery
- Mash Bill: Blend of 3-Grain (60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley) and 4-Grain (51% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, 9% Wheat)
- Age: 5.5 Years
- Proof: 114.5
- Released: Limited Release (Hoosier Connect Collaboration)
- Other: Secondary maturation in French Oak barrels; known for “bold oak” and spice profiles.
- Purchased: 06/15/24 for $79.99 at Starlight Distillery
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NOTE: The spirit in this review was purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.
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