Traverse City Whiskey Co. Port Barrel Finish
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
50% ABV
$60
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We would like to thank Traverse City Whiskey Co. and Ro-Bro Marketing & PR for sending us a sample to review.
What the Distillery Says
Our five year aged straight bourbon whiskey has been carefully finished for an additional nine months in massive 300L Ruby Port wine barrels. The dryness of the casks meld perfectly with the sweetness of our bourbon for a deliciously balanced spirit.
- Nose: Very light, stone fruit and buttercream, hint of orange
- Body: Sweet and silky; tart cherries, vanilla, sweet fennel, hint of toasted marshmallow
- Finish: Tannic but slightly sweet, burnt sugar and toasted orange peel
What Gary Says
Nose: Caramel corn, plums, raisins, cinnamon, port wine and molasses.
Palate: Sweet, heavy port influence, raisins, berries, black cherry, cinnamon and honey.
Finish: Moderate in length with berries, touch of caramel and pepper.
Comments: The port influence on this one is heavy given the finishing time. I’m a fan of port finished and matured whiskey. Coupled with this being the highest proof of the three Traverse City Whiskey Co. Finished products – I had expected that this would be my favorite, and it was actually my least favorite of the three. Disclosing this as it may be that I had higher expectations for this one given those facts, as there aren’t any ‘off-putting’ notes; just heavy on the port and not as balanced as I was hoping for.