Breckenridge Rum Cask Finish Batch No 13

Vital Stats: This is a non-age stated bourbon that is finished in Breckenridge rum cask for an unknown amount of time. We do know that the bourbon is no younger than 4 years with some of it being over 10 years. It has a mash bill of 56% corn, 38% rye, and 6% malted barley with an MSRP of $60. Its 90 proof.

Appearance: The standard ugly Stagg Jr bottle with a honey red finished bourbon inside.

Nose: Nice and sweet that’s not overpowering, dried mango and papaya. Hints of vanilla bean and sea salt maybe from the rum. No spice that we expected from the high rye.

Palate: Tropical fruits topped with butterscotch pudding with that rich sweetness giving it an old school bourbon flavor. It’s like the bourbon has sucked up all the charred sugar cane from the rum. Again all the spice has been mellowed out by the rum.

Finish: Medium to Long and refreshing sweetness that sticks with you without the Colorado high hug we were expecting.

Overall: This shocked both of us with its finish. This is a perfect tropical sipping whiskey and we love it. It might even be great in a tropical cocktail. We have to thank the Big Bad Wolf for sharing this with us. You knew that these two old sailors would enjoy it. If you want something that’s spicy it probably won’t be for you.

750ml