I was a big fan of the two Davies County wine barrel releases, so I figured I couldn’t go with this. Lux Row almost always impresses me, so let’s hope this continues that trend. Nose: Caramel, fudge, vanilla, toffee, and brown sugar. Gala apple and dried fruit. Black cherry. Black tea, peppercorn, and tobacco smoke. Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, and oak. Pumpkin spice. Rye spice. I really like this. It’s a standard flavor profile, but it’s rich and powerful. Palate: Caramel and fudge once again, maybe even some dark chocolate. Some mint chocolate. Pistachio. Rye notes. A little pipe smoke, cocoa, and black tea. Brown sugar. Cola. Cocoa. Gala apple, dried apricot, golden raisin. The faintest cherry note. Black pepper, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Finish: Caramel, toffee, vanilla. Brown sugar. Fudge. Cocoa. Dried apricot and raisin. Mint/mint chocolate. Black pepper, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Moderate-long finish. Another winner from Lux Row. Like I said with the nose, the entire experience does not deviate much from the standard bourbon profile. But it really doesn’t need to do anything different, this is a masterful expression. The barrel char from the white oak cask finish adds an amazing touch. At $55, this is a bargain and then some. Lux Row is doing some fantastic things with this Daviess County line, and they’re making it easily accessible to the average person. I have to appreciate that. It’s a 4.5/5. VFM gives it that extra push. Well done.
About this bottle
This release is the first from a partnership between Lux Row and Ducks Unlimited. It was created by Lux Row Master Distiller and long-time DU member, John Rempe, and consists of bourbon finished in Missouri white-oak barrels with toasted heads. it otherwise has a similar mash bill to the other Daviess County Bourbon variants, along with the same proof level (96 proof). It is available as of mid September, 2021.
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Chocolate, sweet vanilla, oak with long spicy, smoky finish. Thinner feel and not as complex as OF 1910 or woodford DO. Good but something sweet about the finish is just ok. Purchased at Luxe distillery March 2022 limited edition for ducks unlimited.
Tastes like a Lux Row product. Woody and buttery with bright floral accents. I will be pouring this one without hesitation.
Nose-vanilla Body-vanilla and a hint of cherry Finish- vanilla and wood notes meld to produce toasted marshmallow
a mellow pour. sugar, oak, caramel, butterscotch, and a bit of chocolate. also delicate fruity notes.
Sweet and buttery nose and first taste. Actually a slight peaty finish.
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