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Bourbon Review: Forty Nine Mile Bourbon

We review Forty Nine Mile Bourbon, a high-rye bourbon aged seven years on the northern California coast in new American oak barrels.

OVERALL RATING

8
$49.00
  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Tasting Notes

About:

Mash bill of 75 percent corn, 21 percent malted rye, and 4 percent malted barley; aged seven years in new American oak; 90 proof; about $49 for 750 ml.
Appearance:
End-of-sunset orange. Well-loved/used cork coasters. Polished bronze.
Nose:
The nose is pleasant and engaging. There is no burn or off scent. It’s more sweet than savory. Baked pears with caramel sauce. Lightly toasted marshmallows. Nougat.
Palate:
Quite nice! This doesn’t smell like 90 proof and it doesn’t taste like it, either. Mind you, this doesn’t mean weak: It means well-balanced. There’s no fire, but there is a satiating beginning, middle, and end. I find something very satisfying about this whiskey. Like finishing a puzzle and standing back to gaze at your hard work. This is delectably drinkable. And I bet it’s versatile; I drank it neat, as is my wont, and I will continue to, but I can also see grabbing this to pour into a cocktail or with a couple cubes of ice. This bourbon is like one of those kids who has friends in every clique as well as the admiration of teachers.
Finish:
Comments:
A solid performer! And this being San Francisco Distilling Co.’s inaugural whiskey makes me look forward to see what else they put out.

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.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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