Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by Luckenbach Road Whiskey. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom of this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs.
Frontier Spirits, well-known for producing the popular Pura Vida tequila, have pivoted into the whiskey market with Luckenbach Road Whiskey. The chairman and founder of Frontier Spirits, Stewart Lawrence Skloss, has a long family history with the city of Fredericksburg, Texas, where his third-great grandfather opened the Buckhorn Saloon in 1851. It was in that saloon the family’s whiskey recipe was first formulated, the very recipe that Luckenbach Road Whiskey now utilizes.
Luckenbach Road Whiskey offers a “farm-to-bottle experience,” focusing on sustainability by developing crops based on local climate and growing conditions. They have teamed with Texas A & M University Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, cultivating a variety of corns, wheat, barley, and rye.
Of Luckenbach Road Whiskey, Skloss says, “Caring about what’s in the bottle begins with caring about what’s outside of it. We know everything about our operation must be top-notch, from the people that join our team to the way we grow our grains.”
The Luckenbach Road Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a fairly traditional flavor profile, is aged three years, and crafted from estate grown corn. While the whiskey may lack ingenuity, it is a pleasantly drinkable spirit that may appeal to those just starting out with whiskey. The company is young still and has room to grow and expand upon the reputation that Frontier Spirits has built with this straight bourbon release.
Tasting Notes: Luckenbach Road Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Vital Stats: Small batch bourbon. 44% ABV (88 Proof). Around $35/750mL. Fredericksburg, Texas.
Appearance: Light yellow-gold with thin legs.
Nose: The nose is surprisingly clear. I immediately received notes of vanilla, stone fruit (specifically plum), cherry, and smoked wood.
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Palate: After the robust nature of the nose on the whiskey, I was surprised at the mild nature of the profile on the palate. There is a nuttiness, pecan mainly, with mellow peach and plum.
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