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Whiskey Review: John Drew Brixton Mash Destroyer

We review John Drew Brixton Mash Destroyer, a unique blend of bourbon and Florida rum.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

90 proof, blend of Kentucky straight bourbon and Florida rum, 750ml for $42.99.
Appearance:
Vivid yellow to gold.
Nose:
Marshmallow sweetness backed by wood and baking spice. A lot of alcohol at first, dissipates and mellows nicely with time in a glass.
Palate:
and in liquor stores. The percentage of bourbon to rum is not stated (one website describes it as a 45% rum, 55% bourbon ratio), and one could make guesses to the blend if more information was supplied about either one. The color is on the lighter side, so you may be able to assume that it is a younger bourbon with an unaged rum. It does advertise as a straight bourbon, a nod to using respectable ingredients. John Drew Brands push themselves as quality, hand selected items. While there is no reason to question the quality of the blend, the ambiguity of the spirit sources leaves the drinker desiring more information. Nonetheless, there is nothing obviously flawed with Brixton Mash Destroyer, indicating their mission statement is backed by truth and honest product sourcing. John Drew Brixton Mash Destroyer (image via Cameron Holck/The Whiskey Wash) Tasting Notes: John Drew Brixton Mash Destroyer Vital Stats: 90 proof, blend of Kentucky straight bourbon and Florida rum, 750ml for $42.99. Appearance: Vivid yellow to gold. Nose: Marshmallow sweetness backed by wood and baking spice. A lot of alcohol at first, dissipates and mellows nicely with time in a glass. Palate: Reminiscent of a sour mash bourbon old fashioned, with a bourbon-esque backbone with a cane sugar sweetener. Chocolate, wood, and a slight oatmeal nuttiness. Alcohol is noticeable and time in a glass or water mellows the palate and allows for more complexity.
Finish:
Comments:
This blend of bourbon and rum is a unique spirit and holds true to the style John Drew Brands. It also tastes almost exactly as one would expect – like a sweet bourbon. It’s good and the only major flaw is the noticeable alcohol burn. Beyond that it is not overly complex but could be a fun ingredient for cocktails, or a good choice for someone who likes sweeter spirits on the rocks. For the more nerdy side of the market, more information on the sourced rum and blend percentages would be helpful, but I think their target audience will be happy when they purchase this bottle. rnrnPersonally, I’d like to see this concept of blending a bourbon and a rum pushed a little bit farther so that the ingredients are of the highest quality and well sourced. I think with some more experimenting, this bottle could become something all drinkers would enjoy!

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.

Cameron Holck

After graduating with an engineering degree in Colorado, Cameron Holck found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He pursued his love of the outdoors to the Pacific Northwest, where he continues his dedication to bartending and serves as a sales representative for Four Roses Bourbon. Cameron believes that a night out is defined by the quality of hospitality and strives to enhance that experience with a fantastic drink (likely whiskey) in your hand.

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