Shortly earlier than the vacations Stellum Spirits launched one other pair of Black label “specialty blends” rising their billboard of restricted version choices at your native liquor retailer by roughly one other sq. foot. I’ve received at hand it to the Barrell group, they play the model saturation sport simply in addition to their greater opponents, perhaps higher, and infrequently with superior merchandise to crowd the cabinets.
For the most recent duo, Stellum has dialed again on the astronomical/mathematical backstories, a minimum of slightly. Whereas the bourbon, dubbed Hunter’s Moon, nonetheless has a little bit of the ultimate frontier in it, the rye providing, The Lone Cyprus, is known as for the well-known tree on the Monterey peninsula and comes full with some woodsy tasting notes, herbs and pine particularly. Just like the earlier Equinox Mix and Fibonacci Mix, these two are constructed utilizing an alternate mixing profile from commonplace Stellum releases together with a layering of “older reserve barrels.” Let’s test them out.
Stellum Black Hunter’s Moon Bourbon – A somewhat oak-forward mix, even for the Barrell, err Stellum, group, which don’t precisely draw back from burly bourbons. In addition to oak on the nostril, there’s fairly a little bit of creamed corn, suggesting maybe some youth nonetheless within the combine. Dried vanilla bean, noticed mud, and butterscotch candies spherical out an aroma that, whereas minimally candy, nonetheless avoids the rude punch of an oak bomb. On the palate, there’s extra of the identical as this one toes the road into overoaked territory however with typically pleasing outcomes. A darkish caramel sweetness alongside a great deal of well-torched crème brûlée is simply sufficient to maintain the lumberyard at bay. The midpalate is filled with cinnamon toast (heavy on that cinnamon) and offers approach to a potent pink chili warmth and a dry end of pralines and RedHots. 115.52 proof. B+ / $100
Stellum Black The Lone Cyprus Rye – A extremely distinctive rye providing that kicks issues off with a chic, earthy aroma. Inexperienced tea and a little bit of pine resin cleared the path, evoking a glimmer of its namesake. A little bit of rosemary and recent citrus arrive as issues open, adopted by cinnamon, pepper, and peach candies. The palate is a pleasant stability of candy and savory with a little bit of sea salt and natural undertones. Notes of orange peel and ripe peach give means on the midpalate to wintergreen and a warming, peppery warmth. The end is beneficiant with lingering emerald notes of candy grass and inexperienced apple Jolly Ranchers. 115.34 proof. A- / $100
Stellum Black The Lone Cyprus Rye
$100
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