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Old Fitzgerald 25th Anniversary Edition: A Tasting Review

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09/24/24
By Rebecca Herman McBrayer 

Wayne and I have always been intrigued by Old Fitzgerald and its stunning decanter. It has felt a bit like a quest to acquire a bottle, but last year, Wayne surprised me with a beautiful 1976 dusty decanter for our anniversary, which we have enjoyed immensely. You can read all about that special bottle HERE.

Recently, we attended the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival. While we usually prefer to embrace the festival experience without long waits in bottle lines, on the final day, we decided to stand in line for an hour and twenty minutes to snag the 2024 Old Fitzgerald 13 Year Old VVS (very very special). We knew it wouldn’t be long until we decided to open it up to complete a formal tasting!

Heaven Hill Press Release: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (April 2, 2024) – Today Heaven Hill announced the release of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition commemorating the anniversary of Heaven Hill acquiring the historic Bernheim Distillery (DSP-KY-1) in Louisville, Ky and along with it the Old Fitzgerald brand. Comprised of 13-year-old barrels, this edition ushers in the latest release to the decanter series and adds to Heaven Hill Distillery’s bottled-in-bond legacy.

After the catastrophic fire at the Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in November 1996, Heaven Hill acquired the Bernheim Distillery in Louisville in April 1999. The barrels used for this release were produced in September 1999, emptied in March 2013 and bottled in February 2024.  When these barrels were tested in 2013, it was decided that the taste profile at 13 years old was exceptional and the profile would be reserved for a special occasion, such as this 25th Anniversary Edition. Thirteen is also a lucky number for Heaven Hill, as the company filled its first barrel ever on December 13, 1935.  

 “The Bernheim Distillery became the lifeblood of Heaven Hill after the setback from the fire and has been ever since,” said Executive Chairman Max Shapira. “We are honored to have been able to continue the Old Fitzgerald legacy since that time and look forward to many more years of exceptional releases from Bernheim Distillery and from the Heaven Hill Springs Distillery set to open early next year.”

The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series is comprised of three types of releases: Spring, Fall and VVS. This special edition is denoted by a maroon label. Since 2018, there have only ever been two other VVS releases, including VVS 2018 14-year-old and VVS 2020 16-year-old. The 2024 edition will be available in the 750ml size on an allocated basis as an exclusive Kentucky release to select retailers and the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown, Ky. It meets the strict requirements of a bottled-in-bond: the product of a single distillery from a single distilling season, aged a minimum of four years, and bottled at 100 proof or 50% alcohol by volume. This edition is available at the suggested retail price of $229.99.

Tasting Notes: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition

Please be sure to read our approach to Tasting Whiskey if you haven’t already.

Mashbill – 68% Corn, 20% Wheat and 12% Malted Barley
Age – 13 years old
Proof – 100 (Bottled-in-Bond)
Price Paid – $229.99 (plus tax)

Color – Bright burnished copper.

Aroma – Sweet cinnamon toast, hints of a dark sweet fruit, nutmeg, and nice oak notes. Later, it included a smokiness and a hint of pipe tobacco.

Tasted Neat – Very rich notes of honey and french vanilla that is reminiscent of a luscious confectionary dessert. There is a rich, dark fruitiness, almost jam-like. The flavors are like dark cherries or a very ripe red apple. The cinnamon persists and there is also nutmeg.

Finish – Long, pleasant, and lingering. The cinnamon is front and center but the dark fruit remains present to add sweetness. The cinnamon transitions to more of a white pepper with a nice hint of oak. Terrific.

Tasted with dried cranberry – The cranberry didn’t change it per se; however, it muted the flavor profile and finish. Still good but it lost its greatness.

Tasted with a pecan – The pecan enhanced and even darkened the flavor profile by bringing out the oak flavors and a very dark chocolate cocoa. The finish is nice and it highlights the cinnamon notes.

Tasted with dark chocolate – The truly sweetened the flavor profile. The darker fruit and vanilla have become the classic holiday candy of dark chocolate covered cherry cordials. Even the finish is sweeter with sweet oak, cinnamon toast, and hints of sweet cherries.

Discussion and Final Notes

After enjoying this tasting, we are excited to plan a taste comparison with the 1976 Old Fitzgerald. We believe this could be an intriguing pairing!

Its taste profile and overall pour are simply fantastic from start to finish. Considering its age, we were pleasantly surprised by its wonderfully sweet profile. The oak presence harmoniously balances the other sweet aspects of the bourbon. It’s clear that this was aged exquisitely, as there are no harsh tannic notes from the oak to detract from its amazing taste profile.

We were happy to discover that tasting with dried cranberry, pecan, and dark chocolate didn’t dramatically alter its flavor. The dried cranberry added a subtle touch, lightly muting the notes and shortening the finish, yet they still shone through. The pecan enriched the profile, bringing forth delightful cocoa flavors, while the dark chocolate enhanced the confections aspect of this pour. It beautifully showcases the bourbon’s strong identity along with its versatility in ways to enjoy it.

This Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition is highly sought after and available only through Kentucky retailers or at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience. If you find one, we wholeheartedly recommend snapping it up!

Embracing the Craft,
Rebecca & Wayne

Photos by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Bottled-in-Bond Spirit Requirements

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: Such whiskeys have all the requirements of bourbon: Made in the U.S, distilled at <= 160 proof, barreled at <= 125 proof, aged in new, charred oak containers, bottled at >= 80 proof. Straight bourbon means it is aged at least 2 years (and must have an age statement if less than 4). In addition, to be Kentucky Straight Bourbon, it has the additional requirement that it must be produced and aged at least 1 year in the state of Kentucky. For additional information on bourbon requirements, please read this post – Bourbon Whiskey.

Bottled-in-Bond: must be produced in a single distillation season by a single distillery; must mature in a U.S. bonded warehouse for a minimum of four years; and the aged spirit must be bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof). For additional information on Bottled-in-Bond requirements, please read this post – Bottled in Bond.

NOTE: The bourbon 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.

June 2024 Angel’s Envy Bottled-in-Bond Tasting

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June 19, 2024
By Rebecca Herman McBrayer

For this tasting, Wayne and I tasted the latest release from Angel’s Envy – their Cask Strength Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. We purchased this bottle when at the distillery on National Bourbon Day. Our first thoughts were – what? wait? cask strength? bottled in bond? – how the heck??? After researching and locating the press release, their process for achieving this were revealed.

From Angel’s Envy Press Release: Master Distiller Owen Martin explained how they achieved a cask strength bottled at 100 proof. In the spring of 2018, before he was with the distillery, the team placed barrels filled with lower entry proof whiskey (103 proof) in a cooler warehouse. “Instead of withdrawing them at 100 proof, we let them mature further to prioritize flavor,” he said. “We drew the barrels at 98 to 99 proof and blended 27 low-proof barrels with two high-proof barrels from the same season to reach exactly 100 proof, creating Cask Strength Bottled-In-Bond.”

Not only is this their first Bottled-in-Bond, it is also their first unfinished spirit!

Label on the side of the bottle.

Please be sure to read our approach to Tasting Whiskey if you haven’t already. 

Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Mashbill – 72% Corn, 18% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley
Barrel Entry Proof – 103
Age – NAS but reported at nearly 6 years (barreled in 2018)
Proof – 100
Price Paid – $54.99 (375 ml bottle)
Other – Cask Strength blending of 29 barrels

Appearance – Honey copper with great legs.

Aroma – Light and inviting. Warm brown sugar, vanilla cream pie, honey, candied pecans, and a hint of a fruit.

Tasted Neat – Toasted brown sugar with hints of fruit, honey, and marshmallow. A light finish with nutmeg and caramelized brown sugar that makes you want another sip.

Tasted with dried cranberry –  Very different taste profile. The brown sugar is absent and a tartness came forward with a fruitiness, such as a ripe green apple. This also added cinnamon to the finish.

Tasted with a pecan – The oak from the barrel came forward and the pecan also brings a dark cocoa taste with some caramel … like a dark chocolate turtle. There is a lot of cinnamon and oak on the finish.

Tasted with dark chocolate – Creamy chocolate caramel with a hint of cocoa and warm barrel notes. The finish is warm and pleasant with a nutmeg finish.

Discussion and Final Notes

This is a terrific bourbon and an outstanding bottled-in-bond. It is light, sweet, rich and complex. It takes you on a journey for your senses and memories as so many playful notes appear. Congrats to Angel’s Envy and Master Distiller, Owen Martin for this unique expression. To create your first non-finished bourbon as a bottled-in-bond AND cask strength is truly innovative. This has raised the bar for us when it comes to a bottled-in-bond experience.

Cheers,
Rebecca & Wayne

Photos by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Requirements

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: Such whiskeys have all the requirements of bourbon: Made in the U.S, distilled at <= 160 proof, barreled at <= 125 proof, aged in new, charred oak containers, bottled at >= 80 proof. Straight bourbon means it is aged at least 2 years (and must have an age statement if less than 4). In addition, to be Kentucky Straight Bourbon, it has the additional requirement that it must be produced and aged at least 1 year in the state of Kentucky. For additional information on bourbon requirements, please read this post – Bourbon Whiskey.

Bottled-in-Bond: Must be produced in a single distillation season by a single distillery; must mature in a U.S. bonded warehouse for a minimum of four years; and the aged spirit must be bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof). For additional information on Bottled-in-Bond requirements, please read this post – Bottled in Bond.

NOTE: The bourbon 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.

March 2024 Holladay Distillery Tasting

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03/26/24
By Rebecca Herman McBrayer 

Wayne and I became familiar with the Holladay Distillery and their bourbons while watching Mike Veach & Matt Kohorst tastings on the BourbonVeach YouTube channel. We first watched their tasting of the Soft Red Wheat and later the Rickhouse Proof. They each sounded amazing! We kept an eye out at our local liquor stores and have acquired three bottles over the last few months. We have also reviewed the Holladay Distillery website and now want to make time to visit there this summer! We hope you enjoy our tasting notes and want to give them a try as well.

Selected for this Tasting

Ben Holladay Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond, Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled-in-Bond Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Ben Holladay Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey Rickhouse Proof Small Batch Reserve. Please be sure to read our approach to Tasting Whiskey if you haven’t already.

Ben Holladay Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond

Mashbill – 73% Corn, 15% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
Age – 6 years
Proof – 100
Other – Bottled in Bond
Price Paid – $69.99

Color – Medium amber

Aroma – Sweetness is the first thought, caramel, vanilla, fruity – perhaps a nice crisp apple.

Taste –  Very similar to the nose with one exception, it’s got baking spices on the finish. Sweet caramel, vanilla, and apple. Light cinnamon and a pleasant oak on the finish.

Tasted with dried cranberry – The baking spices became pronounced on the front and the oak is gone. Still very pleasant. It’s almost like being at Cracker Barrel when you order that little bowl of baked cinnamon apples as a side dish.

Tasted with a pecan – The oak is more pronounced and there is still a lite cinnamon on the back.

Tasted with dark chocolate – Beside the mouth feel being great, most of the sweet notes are gone and a strong hit of cinnamon.

Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled-in-Bond Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey


Mashbill – 73% Corn, 15% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley
Age – 6
Proof – 100
Other – Bottled in Bond
Price Paid – $64.99

Color – Medium amber. 

Aroma – The sweetness of that soft red wheat is coming through as well as red fruits, vanilla, and a pleasant woodiness.

Taste – Great mouth feel to match the viscosity/legs as demonstrated on the glass. Much like the nose, the soft red wheat is present with sweet caramel and creamy vanilla, a juicy red apple, a hint of cinnamon with a light yet long finish.

Tasted with dried cranberry – Less sweet, the cinnamon is hitting the mid-palate while the apple seems to be the finish. Not bad – but interesting.

Tasted with a pecan – The caramel and vanilla have returned but the fruit is muted and the baking spices are stronger.

Tasted with dark chocolate – There’s no sweetness or fruit and limited woodiness, but baking spices on the finish. Different yet still pleasant.

Ben Holladay Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey Rickhouse Proof Small Batch Reserve

Mashbill – 73% Corn, 15% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
Age – 6 years
Proof – 120.1
Other – Small Batch Reserve
Price Paid – $74.99

Color – Medium to dark amber .

Aroma – Brown sugar, cherry or perhaps another red fruit.

Taste – Caramel, French vanilla, butterscotch, cinnamon, and other baking spices. It is 120.1 proof but it doesn’t drink like we just did a 20-point jump.

Tasted with dried cranberry – Muted the sweetness and amplified the cinnamon. Perhaps a hint of cherry or apple.

Tasted with a pecan – Creamy, juicy apple, woodiness, and a lot more baking spices on the finish.

Tasted with dark chocolate – Again, very creamy with baking spices, apple, and chocolate. Almost like a chocolate cake with creamy vanilla icing and crumble of apples and cinnamon on top. It is very good with dark chocolate.

Discussion and Final Notes

One thing is for certain, when you taste each of these, you know they are family. While they are each quite distinct, they have some common aromas and tastes that remind you that they are related.

On the nose, each had a lovely sweetness – either caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, or red fruits. The Soft Red Wheat also included that particular grain and the Rickhouse Proof seemed to bring more of the barrel notes and brown sugar. All inviting!

On the palate, they were very true to their nose and that doesn’t always happen. All had terrific viscosity with a very soft and creamy mouth feel. The BIB leaned in with sweet caramel, vanilla, and apple. The Wheated BIB was a bit more pronounced with sweet caramel and creamy vanilla as well as a juicy red apple. The Rickhouse Proof had more pop with its proof and the sweetness leaned more toward french vanilla and butterscotch.

On the finish, all were soft and lingering. The BIB and Wheated BIB lingered with a hint of cinnamon an oak. The Rickhouse Proof had was stronger with the baking spices and woodiness.

Our recommendation: If you find these locally, certainly give at least one a try. Align your selection to what your palate most enjoys. If you can’t decide, get them all as they will be a great addition to your bourbon collection. For us, we now know that we want a back-up bottle of each one plus a visit to the distillery!

Cheers,
Rebecca

Photos by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Missouri Bourbon Whiskey, Straight Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond

Basic requirements of bourbon: Made in the U.S, distilled at <= 160 proof, barreled at <= 125 proof, aged in new, charred oak containers, free from additives (except water), and bottled at >= 80 proof.

Missouri Bourbon or Missouri Bourbon Whiskey must meet all federal requirements for bourbon AND the 2019 laws to include Missouri on the label: must be mashed, fermented, distilled, aged, and bottled in the state of Missouri; aged in oak barrels manufactured in Missouri; and, as of January 1, 2020 – made with corn exclusively grown in Missouri.

Straight bourbon means it is aged at least 2 years (and must have an age statement if less than 4).

For additional information on bourbon requirements, please read this post – Bourbon Whiskey.

Bottled-in-Bond: must be produced in a single distillation season by a single distillery; must mature in a U.S. bonded warehouse for a minimum of four years; and the aged spirit must be bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof). For additional information on Bottled-in-Bond requirements, please read this post – Bottled in Bond.

NOTE: The bourbons in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producers for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.

Bottled in Bond

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03/24/24
By Rebecca Herman McBrayer

If you drink whiskey, you have likely seen: Bottled in Bond, Bottled-in-Bond, or BIB on some bottles. In case you have ever wondered what this means or requires, we will dive into it a bit in this Sunday Spirit Note.

The Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 was a groundbreaking consumer protection law addressing widespread whiskey adulteration in the 19th century. Championed by Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., the act standardized the designation of high-quality spirits, designated as “bottled-in-bond” if they met specific requirements.

Why Bottled in Bond was Needed – Rectifiers

In his book, Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage, Michal Veach explains that rectifiers were individuals who purchased cheap whiskey and refined it to make it more palatable and appealing to the mass market. Initially, they relied on unaged spirits from farmer distillers, but eventually, they began using various additives to enhance the flavor and appearance of their product. These additives included burnt sugar for sweetness and color, prune and cherry juice for color and flavor, and even unusual ingredients such as creosote (a wood preservative) and cochineal (a red dye made from crushed insects) to achieve the desired characteristics. The resulting product, while not an authentic bourbon, was affordable, sweet, and easy to produce in a matter of hours rather than years, making it a popular choice for consumers seeking an affordable and flavorful whiskey option.

The Specific Requirements to be Bottled in Bond

The very first consumer protection passed by Congress was the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 was a response to the widespread adulteration of American whiskey in the late 1800s. The act established a standardized designation for spirits based on quality and made the federal government the guarantor of a spirit’s authenticity. The act also provided a tax incentive for distilleries that ensured their spirits met specific requirements.

The act allows distillers to label aged spirits, mostly bourbon and rye, as bottled-in-bond if the product meets the following criteria:

  • The spirit must be produced in a single distillation season by a single distillery.
  • The spirit must mature in a U.S. bonded warehouse for a minimum of four years.
  • The aged spirit must be bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof).

The act also helps ensure proper accounting and the collection of tax that is due. The Bottled in Bond Act is one of the earliest examples of a consumer protection law. President Grover Cleveland signed the act into effect in 1897.

What it Means to Consumers Today

According to a publication by the American Distilling Institute, What the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 Means Today, the “Bottled in Bond” label remains relevant due to its guarantee of authenticity and quality.  Consumers continue to rely on the label as a symbol of trustworthiness in an era where undisclosed sourcing is prevalent. Despite changes in regulations and the absence of government stamps, distillers still use the term for marketing purposes. The global threat of alcohol contamination underscores the continued need for safeguards like the Bottled in Bond label. International regulations require imported spirits to meet the same standards as domestic products, further enhancing the label’s credibility.

Ultimately, it ensures authenticity and quality, especially in an era of unknown sourcing.  Despite not being a requirement, the label has become a symbol of trust and quality for whiskey enthusiasts. It also protects against alcohol contamination.


March 2024 Hard Truth Sweet Mash Tasting

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03/05/24
By Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Please be sure to read our approach to Tasting Whiskey if you haven’t already. 

With the long-awaited release of Hard Truth’s Sweet Mash Bourbons, Wayne and I were anxious to get the bottles locally and sit down to do a formal tasting.

Basic requirements of bourbon: Made in the U.S, distilled at <= 160 proof, barreled at <= 125 proof, aged in new, charred oak containers, free from additives (except water), and bottled at >= 80 proof. Straight bourbon means it is aged at least 2 years (and must have an age statement if less than 4). For additional information on bourbon requirements, please read this post – Bourbon Whiskey.

These selections are also labeled as Sweet Mash. Sweet mash is a process in distillation that does not use the sour mash as a starter for fermentation. Instead, only fresh yeast is used. Using sweet mash has the benefit of more control over specific ingredients and the ability to use lower temperatures for fermentation. However, it does require more maintenance and extreme cleanliness to avoid contamination. For more information, please read this post – Four Stages of Making Spirits.

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Bourbon

Mashbill – 73% Corn, 19% Rye, 8% Malted Barley
Age – At least 4 years old
Proof – 90
Specifics – Sweet Mash, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch, Non-Chill Filtered
Price Paid – $44.99

Color – medium copper

Aroma – sweetness of caramel and vanilla with a hint of nutmeg and perhaps a fruit such as apple or berry.

Taste –  less sweetness that on the nose but a very light hint of caramel; has a black pepper finish.

Tasted with dried cranberry – the berry and red apple from the nose is coming forward with the cranberry, the finish is greatly softened but still carries a note of pepper.

Tasted with a pecan – this brought the pepper forward, but it is more of a white pepper and a nice sweetness from caramel is present.

Tasted with dark chocolate – caramel and chocolate are strong as well as some baking spices and hints of oak.

Notes: A very good 90 proof bourbon for under $45.

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Wheated Bourbon – Bottled in Bond


Mashbill – 69% Corn, 19% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley
Age – At least 4 years old
Proof – 100
Specifics – Sweet Mash, Wheated Bourbon, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch, Non-Chill Filtered, Bottled in Bond
Price Paid – $54.99

Color – medium copper

Aroma – the sweetness of the wheat really comes through as well as honey and light baking spices, it is very inviting, much like a muffin right fresh from the oven and you can’t wait to taste it.

Taste – sweet wheat and honey, much like the nose, and a very nice finish of cinnamon and perhaps another baking spice.

Tasted with dried cranberry – brought forward a strong black pepper and the lovely wheat sweetness has faded.

Tasted with a pecan – a sweet caramel comes forward and the wheat is present, the finish is more of a light white pepper.

Tasted with dark chocolate – baking spices are really forward but not on the finish, the sweetness seems to have disappeared.

Notes: This is a fine wheated bourbon in the $50 price range. This is something that we will want to keep on our bourbon shelf.

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Four Grain Bourbon – Bottled in Bond

Mashbill – 78% Corn, 9% Rye, 9% Wheat, 4% Malted Barley
Age – At least 4 years old
Proof – 100
Specifics – Sweet Mash, Four Grain Bourbon, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch, Non-Chill Filtered, Bottled in Bond
Price Paid – $59.99

Color – medium copper

Aroma – quite different from the other two, notes of sweet cherries. Interesting that there is 78% corn yet it isn’t on the nose.

Taste – cherry, baking spices, and a minimal finish, perhaps like a cinnamon wheat cereal, not as much grain as anticipated in a four grain bourbon.

Tasted with dried cranberry – brings the wheat forward, really warm and inviting.

Tasted with a pecan – now it has the sweetness of caramel and a cinnamon baking spice with a light finish.

Tasted with dark chocolate – very similar as with the pecan … light caramel and cinnamon.

Notes: It is a nice pour of a four grain although not what we were expecting. While equal percentages (9%) in the mashbill, the wheat is a bit more prevalent than the rye. It drinks much more like a “regular” bourbon than a four grain. Perhaps the 9% rye and 9% wheat are not enough of those grains to make a significant difference.

Comparison and Ranking

Aroma
  Wayne: Wheated, Four Grain, Bourbon
  Rebecca: Four Grain, Wheated, Bourbon
Taste
  Wayne: Wheated, Four Grain, Bourbon
  Rebecca: Wheated, Four Grain, Bourbon
Overall
  Wayne: Wheated, Four Grain, Bourbon
  Rebecca: Wheated, Four Grain, Bourbon

Discussion – Each of the new Sour Mash offerings from Hard Truth is very good and at a reasonable price point. The Sour Mash Bourbon is good and good value for the money. The Sour Mash Four Grain Bourbon offers a different taste profile even though the grains do not stand out like we have experienced in other four grains. That said, due to the price point and taste profile, we would certainly recommend it. If we could only buy one, it would be the Sour Mash Wheated.

We have loved Hard Truth Ryes for a few years and it is wonderful to see them release these new Sour Mash Bourbon varieties with a very approachable price point.

Cheers,
Rebecca

Photos by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

NOTE: The bourbons in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producers for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.