Coors – sure, that Coors – is now making whiskey. In case that is information to you, take a look at Chris’s evaluate final yr of their surprisingly strong inaugural whiskey providing, 5 Path. That bottle was a novel mix of bourbon and single malt produced in partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Co., a distillery exceedingly adept at constructing good whiskeys. Now, Coors is including to its whiskey portfolio with a extra mainstream, mid-shelf providing dubbed Barmen 1873. This newest enterprise is an easier mix of two bourbons constructed as soon as once more with the assistance of Bardstown Bourbon Co. Specifics on the mashbill(s) are scarce, however we will presume every little thing within the bottle has been aged not less than 4 years. Whereas the identify could look like an overture to potential clients, it really honors the Coors household hometown in Germany (and the date the brewery was launched). Let’s see if lightning can strike twice for this brewery’s whiskey enterprise.
The pale gold shade undoubtedly suggests a youthful bourbon, and the nostril rapidly confirms it with notes of creamed corn, candy grist, and new oak. It’s all properly balanced, nonetheless, not overly uncooked or woody with a delicate sweetness and secondary aromas of butterscotch and delicate stone fruit that assist to raise the expertise. The palate is easy and approachable, if not somewhat bland, with an enormous toffee sweetness on the outset that provides option to extra muted vanilla and baking spice. The end is warming with fading notes of cinnamon sugar and grated nutmeg. That is much more easygoing than 5 Path, however it actually doesn’t have the identical complexity or depth. For followers of the Boilermaker, Coors encourages pairing Barmen 1873 with the brewery’s Banquet golden lager. Which looks like the best option to in all probability go together with this one.
92 proof.
B / $40 / coorswhiskeyco.com
Barmen 1873 Bourbon
$40
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