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Bourbon Review: James T. Kirk Bourbon

We review James T. Kirk Bourbon, a sourced American whiskey tied to an extremely popular American science fiction television and movie series.

OVERALL RATING

6
$60.00
  • Kenji Mizumori, bourbon aficionado & bartender.
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Tasting Notes

About:

12 years old; 90 proof (45% ABV); ~ $60 per 750ml bottle
Appearance:
Light amber. On the bottle, there’s a James T. Kirk “autograph” as well as various insignias associated with the Star Trek brand.
Nose:
Notes of honey, leather, slightly astringent.
Palate:
Medium bodied, on the sweet side. Think maple and graham cracker. Finishes with a whisper of oak and then is gone.
Finish:
Comments:
As a fan of Star Trek, I really wanted to like this bourbon. It’s just not good compared to what you want it to be. The whiskey is a tad too sweet, the finish is lacking and generally unbalanced. Is it wrong also that I felt a little insulted that they would pair a sub-par product with such an iconic brand name?

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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