![]() ![]() Bold flavor, and I just really enjoy the oaky, buttery cinammon toast and then the cinammon apples that follow. Interesting.įinish: Oak, cinnamon, vanilla, and apple skin linger. I think I had a similar red apple skin note with Weller 107, although this is not wheated. Actually on second sip the red apple skin and vanilla becomes much more prominant. Buttery cinnamon toast with some red apple skins thrown in. Palate: Strong, bold palate flexing it’s 123 proof. It’s nostalgiac even, remembering fondly one of my favorite childhood breakfast foods. Smells just like buttery cinnamon toast with some sugar sprinkled on top. Nose: Butter slathered oak, cinnamon, vanilla, refined white sugar, red apple skin, and a slight bready note. This bottling is 8 years old and is bottled at 123 proof. It is distilled in Indiana, so I assumed it was MGP, but upon further review, it seems they stopped using MGP and have since sourced other distillers. Backbone Bourbon was crafted for those who understand that hard work, guts and determination warrant a moment to stop and reflect at the end of the day over. One of the store picks was this Backbone Bourbon Uncut Single Barrel. A D is one star and a D- one-half of a star.I was at an “unofficial” tasting event at my favorite local shop where some “enthusiasts” brought some bottles to share and the store owner let us all sample the newest store picks. A C- is two stars.ĭ+ to D-: Below average whiskey. A B- is three stars.Ĭ+ to C-: Average whiskey. The best of the mass market whiskeys fit in this category, as do the bulk of the premium brands. Five stars.Ī-: A fine bottle of whiskey, representing the top end of the conventional, premium range.ī and B-: Good and above average. Above five stars.Ī: An outstanding bottle of whiskey, but lacking that special something which makes for a true masterpiece. A+: A masterpiece and one of the ten best whiskeys of its type. Some "premium" whiskeys really are quite terrible, while some mass market products are good enough to pour into a decanter and serve to the Duke of Edinburgh. The following indicators should be taken as only a guide and not a set of hard and fast rules. The Whiskey Reviewer uses a letter-based rating system, instead of the numerical 100-grade rating system. This is how the Old Fashioned was served, and it definitely allows you to enjoy Backbone Bourbon Uncut without unduly diluting the rich flavor.ĭepending on the batch, Backbone Bourbon Uncut ranges from $45 to $55. It is recommended to not water down your Backbone, and instead enjoy it with a large block of ice. With this bourbon you get bold proof flavor without overpowering the other ingredients. The best Old Fashion that I have experienced was made with Backbone Bourbon Uncut (and this is coming from the Wild Turkey bourbon devotee!). This is particularly robust bourbon that makes surprisingly good cocktails. The taste is rich and creamy with an edgy bite that lingers to the warm, smooth finish, even with the higher proof. This bourbon is a tribute to the strength of character found in the people of the Midwest, the “Backbone of America.”īackbone Bourbon Uncut has a nose that is a pleasant combination of citrus and earthy tones with the typical bourbon essence of vanilla. They are confident they will be around for a long time, and are picky about their distributors, as they should be. ![]() Barley, wheat and rye grains are often featured in the mash composition alongside the liquor’s signature corn base, but even so, the FDA considers straight bourbon as a gluten-free product that is safe for those with Celiac Disease or for individuals who suffer from other forms of gluten intolerance. Even at such a young age, they are confident enough to release Backbone Bourbon Uncut as 114 to 117 proof (57 to 58% abv) barrel strength bourbon.īackbone Bourbon was introduced to Indiana in 2012, and is still exclusive to the state. Bourbon’s ingredient list is short and sweet (literally): corn, other grains, water and yeast. There is no blending of the barrels, and as they put it they have left the “backbone” of the bourbon in. Backbone Bourbon distills small batches from a 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley mash in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (not to be confused with the home of Wild Turkey and Four Roses south of the Ohio, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky), then ages them for around 4 years to be bottled at full barrel strength in Bardstown, Kentucky. If you aren’t wedded to the idea of bourbon being distilled in Kentucky, then I have found great straight bourbon for you. “… it takes backbone to lead the life you want.” ![]()
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