Breckenridge Distillers High Proof Blend Bourbon
52.5% ABV
$56-$60
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What the Distillery Says
Breckenridge A Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys
Preserving the essence of our raw barrel character by bottling at a gripping 105 proof, our Distiller’s High Proof Blend represents the whiskey as our master blenders experience it (for the true experience sip 20 samples at 8:00 AM, before coffee). Deep burnt umber hue with aromas of rich butter caramel and toasted almond paste. Medium body with a luscious vanilla sugar flavor and a long balanced finish.
What Gary Says
Nose: Musty oak, salted caramel, cinnamon, vanilla wafers.
Palate: Warm, sharp sweetness, caramel corn, oak with pepper spice and hints of orange zest.
Finish: Moderately long, drying with caramel and cinnamon.
Comments: A bit oaky, but not excessive to the point where it is offputting. Appreciate the higher proof, but it doesn’t hold up well to water; thins out very quickly. After making my notes, I tried this side-by-side with Jim Beam’s Distiller’s Cut (100 proof), and I preferred that easily.