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Whiskey Review: Breckenridge Distillery Collectors Art Series 3 PX Naranja Cask Finish

We review Breckenridge Distillery Collectors Art Series 3 PX Naranja Cask Finish, a Colorado bourbon finished in a PX Naranja cask.

OVERALL RATING

5
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Breckenridge PX Naranja Cask Finish review

Tasting Notes

About:

48% ABV, 96 proof. Colorado bourbon finished in a PX Naranja cask. Limited edition available only at Breckenridge Distillery.
Appearance:
Citrine
Nose:
The first inhale made my nose crinkle up. Immediately hit with acetone or isopropyl alcohol and musty orange, I had a flashback to Billy Mays shouting about the grease-fighting power of Orange Clean. Powering through, myself, it took a while for the sweet scent of confectionery sugar and stone fruit. There is a slight nuttiness from marzipan, but there is a harsher element trying to break through above all this— it’s the scent of a piece of notebook paper written with permanent marker.
Palate:
The aroma is more enjoyable than the palate. It is certainly one of the most bitter and intense whiskeys I have tasted. The isopropyl alcohol from the nose is intensified on the tongue. There are a bunch of baking spices, mainly cinnamon and clove that give the whiskey its depth. However, the finish takes a sharp turn with permanent marker and a metallic taste that lingers after sipping.
Finish:
Comments:
Maybe the art is lost on me, but usually, there is harmony or balance even when a piece aims to provoke or make a statement. For the Breckenridge Collectors Art Series 3, the PX Naranja Cask Finished goes on my list of Coloradan whiskeys I will not sip again. The bitter Seville orange and isopropyl alcohol combination in flavor, unfortunately, has me searching for a bottle of Pepto Bismol.rnrnI even tried it in an old fashioned to no avail. I love that Breckenridge Distillery is uplifting and supports Colorado’s local artists, but the art of distilling was lost in translation.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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