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Bourbon Reviews: Boulder Spirits Bourbons

We review the bourbons of Boulder Spirits/Vapor Distillery, located in Colorado.

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Boulder Spirits Bourbon

Tasting Notes

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84 proof (42% ABV), aged for a minimum of 3 years in #3 New American Oak barrels, price approx. $59.99 USD – 750ml 100 proof (50% ABV) aged for a minimum of 4 years in #3 New American Oak barrels, price approx. $75.99 USD – 750ml
Appearance:
dark orange to auburn, medium-medium size legs when agitated Toffee brown, small reflections of green, medium to thin legs
Nose:
Cola, allspice, sawdust and honeyed nuts Peanut shell, vanilla, shortbread and sweet black tea
Palate:
as well. Going with a 51% corn, a whopping 44% malted barley and a 5% rye as their mash bill, the bourbon whiskey is unlike most on the general market. Boulder Spirits Bourbon (image via Boulder Spirits) Tasting Notes: Boulder Spirits Bourbon Whiskey Vital Stats: 84 proof (42% ABV), aged for a minimum of 3 years in #3 New American Oak barrels, price approx. $59.99 USD – 750ml Appearance: dark orange to auburn, medium-medium size legs when agitated Nose: Cola, allspice, sawdust and honeyed nuts Palate: Peanut, cashew, light citrus and vanilla Finish: Full even tone, flint, melon and baking spices Score: 4/5 Tasting Notes: Boulder Spirits Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey Vital Stats: 100 proof (50% ABV) aged for a minimum of 4 years in #3 New American Oak barrels, price approx. $75.99 USD – 750ml Appearance: Toffee brown, small reflections of green, medium to thin legs Nose: Peanut shell, vanilla, shortbread and sweet black tea Palate: Cola, peanut brittle, salt and poached pear Finish: Allspice, baking powder, nutty finish. Long in the finish with overtones of date cake and clove. Score: 4.5/5 Final Thoughts: The Boulder Spirits Bourbon Whiskeys, like its Single Malt portfolio, is solid. The drier palate in bourbon whiskey has always seemed to be difficult for American craft distilleries to pull off. The margin of error is thin and this no doubt makes these particular offerings even more noteworthy. As Vapor Distillery enters its sixth year, it will be very interesting to see how the balance of drier palate and longer time in wood plays out. The Bottled in Bond expression shows worthwhile advancement. Notable bourbon whiskey continues to be found outside Kentucky. Especially by those who look to add value versus replicate what’s known.
Finish:
Full even tone, flint, melon and baking spices Allspice, baking powder, nutty finish. Long in the finish with overtones of date cake and clove.
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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.

Jordan Felix

Jordan Felix is a seasoned spirits professional with a decade of experience managing bars from Melbourne, Australia to New York City. His journey in the hospitality industry ignited a passion for spirits education, which led him to become the Distillery Ambassador and Bar Manager/Curator of the Multnomah Whisk(e)y Library at Westward Whiskey in Portland, Oregon. A Japanese Studies Major and Kentucky Colonel, Jordan's diverse background adds a unique flavor to his whiskey expertise. He believes that "Whiskey is for everyone," and his commitment to hospitality and education makes him a welcoming guide in the world of whiskey.

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