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Bourbon Review: Town Branch True Cask Kentucky Straight Bourbon

We review Town Branch True Cask Kentucky Straight Bourbon. It's a limited-edition release that commemorates Bourbon Heritage Month.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

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Mash bill a 50/50 blend: Higher-malt bourbon mash (72% corn, 15% malted barley, 13% rye) and an undisclosed proprietary bourbon mash. 54% ABV (108.1 Proof). Limited availability. Batch 001 = 1,800 cases available at $44.99/750ml. Lexington, Kentucky.
Appearance:
Caramel, medium viscosity.
Nose:
Corn, peach, and oatmeal. A little like microwavable oatmeal, warming and delicious.
Palate:
This is a sweet bourbon, with honey, dates, and vanilla on the front of the palate and a nice balanced finish.
Finish:
Comments:
This bourbon has a nice, cohesive flavor profile. I can feel the higher proof of the cask strength, but it isn’t overpowering. This would be paired nicely with a fall dessert like a warm apple pie.

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.

Mark Littler

Mark Littler is the owner and editor in chief of the Whiskey Wash. He is also the owner of Mark Littler LTD, a prominent whisky and antiques brokerage service in the United Kingdom. Mark is a well known voice in the whisky industry and has a regular column at Forbes.com and has a popular YouTube channel devoted to everything whisky.

Mark completed the purchase of The Whiskey Wash in late 2023.

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