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Bourbon Review: Rob Ruben Distilling Blue Corn Bourbon

We review Rob Rubens Blue Corn Bourbon, a bourbon made from blue corn at the at a distillery out of Los Angeles.

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Tasting Notes

About:

43% ABV, no age statement, 250 ml bottle
Appearance:
Deep chestnut color, slightly cloudy, with long legs. The bottle makes use of its smaller-than-usual size with an engaging blue and sliver label.
Nose:
The nutty smell dominates followed by a medium-sharp and slightly metallic aroma. There is also slight briny sea smell with tortilla chip notes.
Palate:
The palate opened with light flavor on the tongue dominated by a mix of burned popcorn, cinnamon spice and figs. Slightly more savory than sweet, a slightly aggressive alcoholic burn sneaks its down the throat. The toasted flavor returns in the finish. Further sips reveal a bit of smoke mixed with caramel. Despite the lack of age statement on the bottle, it’s clear by flavor alone this whiskey is on the younger side of things.
Finish:
Comments:
While this whiskey is definitely unique, that doesn’t offset its younger flavor, which is a shame because what the blue corn brings to the table is very alluring. With a bit longer time in the barrel, this whiskey could end up as something more than what it is now. For drinkers interested in Southern Californian whiskeys, or for people looking for a local gift, you wouldn’t be utterly disappointed with Rob Rubens Blue Corn Bourbon, and if you are visiting their distillery in person it makes sense to take a bottle home with you. rnrnThat said for those wanting to try blue corn whiskey, one of the options in the Whiskey Wash round up might be an interesting alternative. rn

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.

Wendell Britt

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