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Bourbon Review: Breckenridge Bourbon

Breckenridge Bourbon is a super-high-rye bourbon from a Colorado producer. How does all that spice stack up?

OVERALL RATING

$40.00
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Tasting Notes

About:

86-proof; its mash bill features about 50% yellow corn, a bit of unmalted barley and big dollop of rye, at 38%; priced at $40 per 750 ml bottle.
Appearance:
Reminiscent of a warm caramel sauce or maple syrup
Nose:
Initial whiffs of creamy sweetness—perhaps a buttery concoction of corn and baked apple pie. There is a definite spiciness that tingles the back of your nose like a light pepper sneeze.
Palate:
Smooth like honey at first taste, the creaminess of the corn is pleasantly balanced by the rye’s robust character. A hint of char tags along behind the oaky kick before disappearing, almost without a trace (a tinge of pepper lingers). Overall, this bourbon goes down easy with all the feels of a cinnamon spiced cider in autumn. Final Thoughts: While Breckenridge Distillery Special Release Bourbon’s immaturity and mildly shadowy origins may work against its perception, don’t let the ideological concerns cloud your taste buds. This is a fun and delicious bourbon that will melt the snow right off your boots. Score: 85/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF BRECKENRIDGE BOURBON]
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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.

Chloe Huckins

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