Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley partnered as much as launch Brother’s Bond in 2021, an MGP sourced and blended bourbon. In our evaluation, we discovered the 2021 launch to be a simple and innocent pour, one which hints it actually preferring to be blended in cocktails, particularly given its 80 proof. The four-grain bourbon is definitely a mix of three completely different mashbills, which leads to 65% corn within the remaining mix.
The follow-up launch is the undiluted cask-strength model of the unique. Let’s see what could have gotten misplaced within the the aggressive proofing down.
The nostril is as dependable as you will get for an above-100 proof bourbon. Nothing out of the unusual, and assertively and pleasantly balanced between dry, bitter, and candy with notes of candied cherries, toffee, pepper, and the faintest whiff of ethanol or leather-based polish. On the palate, a pleasant medley of cornflakes, cherry cola, dry nut shells, and mint-forward rye spice all arrive in lockstep. The medium end lingers most on the comfortable, toasted cornflakes and leathery notes. Whereas not precisely a barn-burner, the cask power launch does appear to supply extra character than the unique.
115.6 proof
B+ / $80 / brothersbond.com
Brother’s Bond Cask Energy Bourbon
$80
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