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Bourbon Review: Mississippi River Distilling Company’s Cody Road Bourbon

We review Cody Road Bourbon from Mississippi River Distilling in Le Claire, Iowa.

OVERALL RATING

7
$34.00
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Tasting Notes

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The mash bill is 70% corn from Le Claire, Iowa; 20% wheat from Reynolds, Illinois; and 10% barley from Davenport, Iowa. According to the distillery, the whiskey is hand-filled into “the 30-gallon, newly charred Midwestern white oak barrel at 110 proof after two years of aging. Eight barrels are blended for each bottling at 90 proof.” Price point hovers around $34.
Appearance:
Gentle amber with brassy hues.
Nose:
Light and vanilla-forward, like sugar cookies or shortbread. Beneath, there are grassy notes that slightly cut the sweetness.
Palate:
Vanilla and fruity sweetness comes forth above all, but are mellower than the nose suggested. There is a spicy edge, which imparts more a feel of acidity than a distinct flavor, as well as balance. It’s expectedly grain-forward, and nicely warm going down with a medium finish.
Finish:
Comments:
While this is not a complex whiskey – which can potentially be attributed to its young age – it’s simple and good. Its youth isn’t a detractor, and compared to some other young whiskeys, Cody Road Bourbon really holds its own and has something to offer. It’d be easy to reach for when you’re in the mood for a bit of bourbon, but don’t have a specific inkling in mind. It’s an interesting pair with bitters-forward cocktails, and holds its own with a rock or two.

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.

Sarah Coppola

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