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Bourbon Review: Roughstock Montana Bourbon Whiskey

We review Roughstock Montana Bourbon Whiskey, made in Bozeman, Montana, not far from Yellowstone National Park.

OVERALL RATING

7
$50.00
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Tasting Notes

About:

90 proof, with 45% abv. The mash is made from a mix of four in-house bourbon mashes, each with corn, rye and barley. Average cost is around $50 per 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
Brightly copper-colored with oily, medium-bodied legs. The liquid itself is almost shiny.
Nose:
Bourbon is known for its vanilla, caramel and oaky notes, and this version doesn’t disappoint. There are also interesting notes of orange zest, toasted marshmallows, and freshly baked bread.
Palate:
Roughstock’s Montana Bourbon Whiskey is a great example of a very true, classic American bourbon. It’s about as bourbon as bourbon gets. It’s warming, and classically sweet, and there’s virtually no burn. The aftertaste doesn’t linger too long, and it doesn’t stick to my tongue the way other sweet whiskies like to do. Honey and vanilla hung out in my mouth for a bit, and then turned into a mature oak flavor that added a lot of complexity.
Finish:
Comments:
I like the fact that it’s handcrafted, literally from start to finish from local, quality ingredients. I think the flavors and the quality of the whiskey reflect the care and time that went into distilling and blending it. For casual sipping, I liked it very much on the rocks and with a single ice cube, and it also made a really good Manhattan.

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.

Shauna McKnight

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