Three Chord Allman Brothers Band Backstage Series
American Whiskey Finished in Peach Brandy Barrels
53.5% ABV
$200
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We would like to thank Three Chord Bourbon and CHQ Media for sending us a sample to review.
What the Producer Says
The Allman Brothers Band Legacy Edition bourbon is a bold Southern blend, just like the band that inspired it. This is a unique mix of 9-year Kentucky bourbon and 11-year whiskey from Tennessee, blended and finished in peach brandy barrels from George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon Distillery. This process results in a rich, full-bodied whiskey with deep oak, caramel, and a hint of ripe stone fruit. Smooth yet powerful at 107 proof, this bourbon plays like an Allman Brothers Band jam—layered, soulful, and built to last. Sip it neat, and let the legacy live on.
What Gary Says
Nose: Vanilla, caramel, oak, toffee, baked apples, pears, peaches, crème brûlée with a hint of maple syrup.
Palate: Fruity with peaches, pears and apples all dusted with cinnamon and a caramel drizzle, vanilla, bit of maple candy before a sharp pepper spice bite.
Finish: Moderate in length, damp with fruit salad, caramel and pepper.
Comments: This is an interesting dram, and unique. I enjoyed nosing this one much more than sipping it; some interesting layers of complexity on the nose. I found the palate started off interesting but then a sharp pepper bite was a bit off putting. The price would be a non-starter for me. While I appreciate different and unique, unless you’re just a huge Allman Brothers fan wanting to have this for part of a collection – I didn’t care for the whiskey. In fact I set it aside to revisit it later, and liked it less the second time around. Certainly your mileage may vary, but I’d definitely want to have an opportunity to try it first.