This first batch of Milam & Greene Very Small Batch Bourbon was blended by Master Blender Heather Greene who combined 75 barrels of bourbon from Tennessee and Kentucky (80:20). Incidentally, the Kentucky bourbon was distilled by Master Distiller Marlene Holmes in Kentucky using the brand's signature mash bill (70% corn, 22% malted rye, 8% malted barley). The two aged bourbons were married into a 1,000 gallon vat and then finished with charred French oak staves that had been used to age both tawny port and Milam & Greene rye whiskey. The staves were first allowed to "bake" in the Texas summer heat for two weeks before being charred. Then they were tied into bundles and allowed to steep in the marrying vat for two weeks. Bottled at 54% ABV, there are 1,500 9L cases available at select retailers in the US and Alberta, Canada beginning June 2023. (SRP $69.99)
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Baking spices with fruity notes climb over palate from intro to finish; satisfying spice bomb on finish; noticeable wood oak chew with tannins, spice, tobacco and smokiness; hint of tawny port wine; many different flavors dancing around which makes it both fun and difficult to identify. Overall an unique experience. The process for this bourbon is very interesting and unique, worth reading about.
Smells like egg nog, its warm baking spices, caramel and vanilla. This is my favorite- hands down. Its the most unique and flavorful bourbon I’ve had to date. I look forward to their next release- however I will stock up on as much of this as I can get my hands on!!
Quite enjoyable with a nice smooth burn going down.
One of the best I've had.
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
