Blanco, Texas-based Milam & Greene simply launched Unabridged Quantity 1, a brand new limited-edition, literary-themed mix of straight bourbon whiskeys. To make it occur, Milam & Greene CEO Heather Inexperienced enlisted David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum, spirits consultants and co-authors of the Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails. Collectively, they tasted quite a few whiskey samples to create the ultimate mix.
The ultimate make-up options bourbons that have been made in three completely different states—Texas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. That is nothing new for Milam & Greene, as blended bourbons are a core a part of their portfolio, with spirits like Triple Cask Straight Bourbon and Port Completed Straight Rye.
On this case, the distillery drew upon their library of casks getting old of their Texas warehouses. Thirty-eight barrels have been used to create Unabridged Quantity 1, with ages that vary from just below three years to 14 years previous. The bourbon is bottled at 118.3 proof.
Throughout a digital tasting, Greene stated that she usually makes delicate whiskeys with finesse and class, and most merchandise from Milam & Greene should not cask-strength. With Unabridged Quantity 1, you shortly notice the upper proof and energy, however it nonetheless adheres to the model’s home fashion.
Diving into the glass, the whiskey is advanced and spicy. It softens on the mid-palate, the place toasted oak, chocolate, espresso, and orange notes make themselves recognized. It’s wealthy and chewy and finishes with darkish fruits and oak spice. Including a drop of water releases a cookie-like high quality, with hints of almonds and cinnamon.
Should you’d like to attain a bottle of Milam & Greene Unabridged Quantity 1, yow will discover it at choose retailers throughout the U.S., on-line, and through Flaviar for a advised value of $89.99.
