Fox & Oden is a brand new non-distilling producer that hails from Holland, Michigan, however that’s all I’m actually capable of inform you concerning the model. At current, a bourbon and single malt are marketed on the web site, though we even have in our possession each a double-oaked bourbon and a straight rye for consideration that needs to be made out there quickly in the event that they aren’t already. At present, we’re having a look on the two bourbons (at the least one among which you need to be capable of discover on cabinets in Michigan, California, and through on-line retailers). Each are reportedly a mixture of well-aged (8-15 years outdated) MGP-distilled excessive rye mashbills, and the mixing, in accordance with some web sleuthing, has been performed by Coppercraft Distillery which, not coincidentally, additionally resides in Holland, Michigan. The model nonetheless appears a bit like a piece in progress, however let’s see if it reveals any promise, we could?
Fox & Oden Straight Bourbon – The aroma is pretty traditional for well-aged MGP, with unique, older wooden notes, crème caramel, and black cherry. It’s distinguished, nevertheless, by a formidable stability and depth. An actual deal with to nostril. The palate is silky, if a bit skinny in spots, kicking off with some fresh-grated baking spice – principally nutmeg and clove – earlier than notes of chewy caramel and saddle leather-based arrive. The oak hits with some tannic grip on the midpalate, providing up notes of barrel char and darkish espresso beans earlier than segueing right into a beneficiant end of softer sandalwood, cinnamon, and brandied cherry. Followers of MGP-distilled bourbons will discover a lot to love right here. 99 proof. A- / $100
Fox & Oden Double-Oaked Straight Bourbon – Presumably, that is simply Fox & Oden’s customary bourbon completed in a second oak barrel, however it’s unclear for the way lengthy. The aroma has undoubtedly remodeled with extra wood-driven char and chocolate notes, however as with the usual providing, there’s a good stability right here that doesn’t come throughout as punchy or over-oaked. Because it opens, a number of the woodier parts subside, giving technique to notes of recent leather-based and caramel syrup. On the palate, issues are sweeter and richer than the usual providing. Buttery caramel notes dominate from the outset with only a little bit of tea leaves and spice cupboard arriving on the midpalate to supply distinction. The additional oak ageing appears remarkably restrained till the end, the place burly tannins interrupt the sweetness together with notes of black pepper, cinnamon stick, and refined smoke. 99 proof. A- / $NA
Fox & Oden Double-Oaked Straight Bourbon
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