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Bourbon Review: Milam & Greene Very Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1

We review Milam & Greene Small Batch Straight Bourbon Batch 1, a blend of Tennessee and Kentucky bourbons that's been finished with French oak staves.

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Milam & Greene Small Batch Straight Bourbon Batch 1 review

Tasting Notes

About:

Blend of Tennessee bourbon (80%) and Kentucky bourbon (20%). Finished with French oak staves. 108 proof (54% ABV). $69.99/750ml.
Appearance:
Dominate yellow with a light brown core.
Nose:
Tangerine citrus and cedar staves dominate, but honeydew, light nutmeg and roasted almonds
Palate:
Thick cedar. tobacco leaf and warm wheatgrass jump off the tongue, quickly fading to rye and much thicker oak notes. Corn sweetness rolls over the oak and bitter asparagus until the finish, which returns to cloves but adds creamy cooked bananas.
Finish:
Comments:
Milam & Greene show that bourbon can be done differently, striking a unique flavor profile compared to other, more traditional, bourbons. It slightly misses the mark by introducing a surplus of flavors at the cost of focusing on a few strong ones. But, if you’ve been searching for a new angle to bourbon, this expression is an affordable and quality craft spirit to add to your liquor cabinet. Huzzah.

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.

Jeffrey Nitschke

Jeffrey Nitschke is Portland area attorney whose career has dovetailed with a love of fine spirits and cigars. His hometown is rich with microdistilleries, which has afforded him the opportunity to learn the nuances of whiskey tasting and whiskey making. His writing and enthusiasm for the hobby has led to lasting friendships with other whiskey aficionados and connisures across the United States.

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