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Bourbon Review: Five Brothers Bourbon

We review Five Brothers Bourbon. It's a new release from Heaven Hill.

OVERALL RATING

8
$60.00
  • Kenji Mizumori, bourbon aficionado & bartender.
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Five Brothers Bourbon

Tasting Notes

About:

90 proof, 45% ABV. This selection is a blend of five- to nine-year-old bourbons from Heaven Hill. Mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley. Average bottle price is around $60 and is largely available at the Heaven Hill Distillery as well as select retailers in Kentucky.
Appearance:
A darker shade of orange, reminiscent of a jam. In the glass, the legs were slow to emerge and were evenly spaced.
Nose:
Hot and citrus forward. Think flamed orange zest. Other nuances include a sense of richness and hints of black tea.
Palate:
Initially, there were some pretty heavily noted accents. Big oak and notes of spice and a touch of honey. In the mid-palate, found some orange black tea, as per the nose. The whiskey itself had a medium body and the finish was about the same. With the addition of water, the whiskey rounded out nicely and gained more balance.
Finish:
Comments:
It was good, though lacked it balance by a bit. It had a touch too much oak and wanted a bit more spice. It drinks like a 12- or 15-year-old whiskey, but the blend maxes out at a nine year. I’ll admit to being curious as to the amount of each age being added to the blend. A few drops of water or an ice cube easily helps balance out the tasting experience.rnrnThe price point is also a bit of a conundrum. $60 for a bottle is approachable, however, chances are you have to be at the distillery or one of their purveyors. My advice, get yourself a taste and make a decision from there. Cheers!

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.

Kenji Mizumori

Kenji Mizumori, a seasoned bartender at the Pope House Bourbon Lounge in Portland, Oregon, has been a devoted bourbon enthusiast for decades. He has a particular fondness for bold, high-proof whiskeys, favoring those that exceed 100 proof.

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