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Whisky Review: Mad River Distillers Bourbon

Pairing corn with rye, wheat, and oats, Mad River Distillers Bourbon is one of a small but growing group of four-grain bourbons. We review it.

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Mad River Distillers Bourbon

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Appearance:
Mad River Distillers bourbon appears honey-brown in the glass with weak legs.
Nose:
The first thing that jumps out is the cereal grain notes that are typical with a young whiskey. There is a hint of citrus that may be picked up from a corn based mash bill, as well as soft honey notes that often appear in wheat-recipe bourbon. Overall, I found the nose to be quite pleasant, especially for such young bourbon.
Palate:
Usually, young bourbon has a very strong corn flavor up front, but Mad River Distillers bourbon is actually quite balanced on the front of the palate. Yes, corn notes are certainly discernible. A touch of honey sweetness, perhaps attributable to the wheat in the mash bill, nicely balances it out. As the flavor unfolds, light herbal and smoke notes follow. The finish is short and has very light notes of pepper and cocoa, which mingle with the smoky note. Final Thoughts: Mad River Distillers bourbon is a unique product with a mash bill that includes corn, wheat, oats, and malted barley. The flavors are well balanced and complementary. In addition, at an average age of one-year-old, this whiskey is likely to get better as Mad River Distillers keeps aging stock. Score: 81/100
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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 Morris

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