Tasting Notes
- Nose: Ripe peach, brooding caramel, spiced American pie, caramelized spice, sultry pastry sweetness
- Palate: Rich coffee that lingers, pastry sweetness with textural grit, luxurious syrupy mouthfeel, wheat-forward warmth
- Finish: Long honey-wheat finish with single barrel complexity
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| ABV | 58.95% (117.9 Proof) |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Age Statement | No Age Statement |
| Distillery | B.R. Distilling Company |
| Region | Tennessee, USA |
| Barrel Type | Single Barrel #200026 |
| Filtration | Unfiltered |
| Mash Bill | Wheated Bourbon |
Perfect For
- Neat Sipping: Experience the full cask strength intensity and wheated bourbon complexity
- Bourbon Collectors: Single barrel expression with unique barrel identification
- Tennessee Whiskey Exploration: Discover Memphis distilling heritage at barrel proof
- Special Occasions: Premium unfiltered bourbon for memorable celebrations
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blue Note Wheated Bourbon taste like?
Blue Note Wheated Bourbon delivers rich peach and caramel sweetness upfront, followed by coffee depth and pastry-like complexity. The wheated mash bill creates a luxurious, syrupy texture that's more mellow than rye-heavy bourbons, finishing with honey-wheat warmth that showcases the single barrel character.
Should I add water to Blue Note Wheated Bourbon?
At 117.9 proof, this cask strength bourbon can be enjoyed neat for full intensity or with a few drops of water to open up the flavors. The wheat-forward profile remains approachable even at barrel strength, but adding water will reveal additional fruit and spice nuances.
How does wheated bourbon differ from traditional bourbon?
Wheated bourbons like Blue Note replace rye with soft winter wheat in the mash bill, creating a smoother, more mellow profile. This results in enhanced sweetness, a silkier mouthfeel, and less spicy heat compared to rye-heavy bourbons, allowing fruit and caramel notes to shine through.
Is Blue Note Wheated Bourbon worth the premium price?
This single barrel, cask strength, unfiltered Tennessee bourbon represents exceptional value for collectors and enthusiasts. The unique barrel selection, premium bottling strength, and distinctive wheated profile justify the investment for those seeking authentic craft distilling experiences.
What is similar to Blue Note Wheated Bourbon?
Fans of wheated bourbons like Maker's Mark Cask Strength or Old Fitzgerald will appreciate Blue Note's similar mash bill approach. However, the Tennessee origin and single barrel selection create unique characteristics that set it apart from Kentucky wheated expressions.
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