The Morning Glory & Smoked Apple Brandy! | Spirits of French Lick Review

Can a bourbon made with Kasha and Buckwheat actually taste good? Today on Your Bourbon Journey, Wayne and Rebecca are heading back to 2024 to relive their visit to Spirits of French Lick in West Baden, Indiana. They are diving into the wild history of The Morning Glory Bourbon and a high-proof surprise gifted by a friend: Palindrome Smoked Apple Brandy.

From the “Alchemist” himself, Alan Bishop, these spirits are anything but traditional. We break down the unique grain-forward profile of a bourbon inspired by a rough-and-tumble Civil War-era tavern and see if three drops of water can tame a 137.7 proof apple brandy finished in Islay scotch butts.

In this video, we discuss:

• Our experience as the “first-ever” tour for a nervous but wonderful guide.
• The “Respect the Grain” philosophy behind the mash bill of 16% Kasha and 2% Buckwheat.
• A full tasting of The Morning Glory: Is it a “savory shredded wheat” or a “cinnamon-free churro”?
• The Palindrome Brandy breakdown: Salted caramel, smoke, and the “Islay effect.”
• The “Water Test”: How three drops completely shifted the profile from baked pie to fresh orchard.

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✴️ The Morning Glory

• Classification: Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Distillery: Spirits of French Lick
• Mash Bill: 66% Corn, 12% Rye, 16% Kasha, 2% Buckwheat, 4% Malt
• Age: at least 4 Years
• Proof: 100
• Purchased: 06/28/24 for $55.24 at Spirits of French Lick

✴️ Palindrome

• Classification: Smoked Apple Brandy
• Distillery: Spirits of French Lick
• Mash Bill: Distilled from fermented apple cider
• Aged in New American Oak
• Finished in Islay peated Scotch butts
• Proof: 137.7
• Gifted to us by a friend

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Original Story About Our Tour: https://yourbourbonjourney.com/2024/07/07/first-visit-to-spirits-of-french-lick-distillery/ 

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NOTE: The spirits in this review were purchased by us or gifted to 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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