Daviess County Lightly Toasted Bourbon Limited Edition
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Lightly Toasted American Oak Barrels
48% ABV
$50
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We would like to thank Lux Row Distillers and BYRNE PR for sending us a sample to review.
What the Producer Says
This limited edition Daviess County variant is finished in lightly toasted American oak barrels, providing a smooth mouthfeel with notes of caramel, vanilla, and hints of oak. Like all Daviess County variants, it features a signature combination of ryed and wheated mashbills, aged for over four years and is 96 proof.
“I’m proud to honor the rich history and tradition started in 1874 by the Daviess County Distilling Co. with this latest expression of our Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon,” said Lux Row Distillers master distiller John Rempe. “Finishing our traditional Daviess County bourbon in lightly toasted American oak barrels imparts aromas of caramel, vanilla and hints of oak on the nose, while delivering flavors of sweet caramel with notes of vanilla and coconut on the palate. This unique flavor profile is certain to become a fast favorite among fans of the brand”
Daviess County Lightly Toasted is the first in a series of annually offered toasted-barrel finishes for the Daviess County brand family, which also includes perennial variants Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish and Daviess County French Oak Finish.
TASTING NOTES
AROMA: Caramel, vanilla, and hints of oak
PALATE: Sweet caramel with notes of vanilla and coconut
FINISH: Warm, sweet finish with a touch of oak
What Gary Says
Nose: Vanilla, caramel, green oak, allspice, toffee and nutmeg.
Palate: Round mouthfeel, sweet with caramel, honey, bit of coconut, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Finish: Short to moderate in length with caramel, honey and oak.
Comments: A nice bourbon, with the toasted oak finish having a subtle influence. I preferred the Daviess County Double Barrel Bourbon Limited Edition over this, but like that they’re trying new things each year (and while a ‘limited edition’, not pricing it out of reach for many consumers). A bit of water changes the oak on the news from new/green to an older, rickhouse aroma.