Blanco, Texas-based Milam & Greene Whiskey has launched an entire new sequence of whiskeys referred to as Unabridged, one other blended bourbon that has been designed not simply by CEO Heather Greene but additionally by Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich, well-known whiskey nerds and writers.
Per the corporate, “The three tasted quite a few whiskey samples and finally created a mix of straight bourbons, which had been made in three totally different states and are of various ages.”
“Unabridged celebrates friendships unfolding all through the unedited and messy chapters of our biographies,” says Milam & Greene Whiskey CEO and blender Heather Greene. “As buddies and fellow whiskey-writers, the three of us had an implicit pact to help one another’s desires. After publishing many books and tons of of articles, garnering awards, and 1000’s of tastings, Unabridged makes good on that promise. Milam & Greene Unabridged showcases the flavors a barrel can impart into bourbon over time and place.”
Milam & Greene Unabridged attracts upon the distillery’s wealthy library of casks getting old in its rickhouse in Blanco, Texas. It’s created with a spine of straight bourbon whiskies distilled by grasp distiller Marlene Holmes onsite in Texas and at Bardstown Bourbon Co. each utilizing the identical mashbill. Bourbon distilled in Tennessee and aged 4, 6, and 14 years, together with 4-year-old Kentucky bourbon spherical out the chapters.
The entire breakdown of the 28 barrels consists of 6 casks at 14 years previous, 8 casks at 6 years previous, 9 casks at 4 years previous, 2 casks at 3.5 years previous, and 13 casks beneath 3 years previous — the latter two certainly representing M&G’s personal home-distilled inventory and the remaining sourced. (Much more element is offered on the bottle’s again label.)
We tried the bourbon on a full of life Zoom with the mixing trio. Right here’s what I considered it.
It’s positively an aggressive whiskey in comparison with M&G’s prior output, which tends to be slightly extra delicate and nuanced. Instantly peppery and char-forward on the nostril, it’s heavy with notes of darkish chocolate, rye spice, and mint. Excessive-proof, for positive, the palate is scorching however not scorching, exhibiting some peanut, citrus peel, and loads of mint. Brown sugar dominates, with a nuttiness constructing on the end, then extra baking spice, particularly ginger. There’s a touch of smoldering, toasted marshmallow on the again finish.
All advised, it is a actual departure for Milam & Greene, however not an unwelcome one, showcasing a really high-proof expertise with extra punch than the model is often recognized for. Greene notes that that was considerably intentional however that the completed product ought to nonetheless comprise some semblance of the M&G home model. I feel this launch might wander a bit farther than she’d desire from that home model, although it has a pleasant, richer allure of its personal to discover. Seize it, for positive, and determine for your self.
118 proof. 6000 bottles produced.
A- / $90 / milamandgreene.com
Milam & Greene Unabridged Quantity 1
$90
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