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Bourbon Review: Three Chord Straight Bourbon Strange Collaboration

We review Three Chord Straight Bourbon Strange Collaboration. It's a blend of Kentucky bourbons finished in California pinot noir casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Three Chord Strange Collaboration (image via Melissa Jones)

Tasting Notes

About:

Three Chord Bourbon Blend finished in pinot noir barrels from the Strange Family Vineyards in the Santa-Rita Hills of California. Distilled in Kentucky. Produced by Steel Bending Spirits in Chelsea, Michigan. Batch 1. 99 proof. $50
Appearance:
Tawny in color.
Nose:
The nose is very sweet and strong. As I hold the glass up even longer, I get hints of pinot noir, honey, and maple.
Palate:
Three Chord Straight Bourbon is smooth with a bit of heat in the middle. It’s dry like a wine, fruity, with minerals and iodine. There’s a slightly bitter finish and understated wine flavor.
Finish:
Comments:
The nose is strong, but this is actually very smooth for a higher proof whiskey. The pinot barrels have left their mark. It’s not in-your-face pinot, but subtle and complimentary to the whiskey. This is a very good blending and balance of flavors in my opinion. Not everyone can get the right balance of wine and whiskey. I think Three Chord did a great job. It might leave you with wine breath, but this 99 proof whiskey will make you feel a bit more tipsy than a glass of pinot noir.

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.

Melissa Jones

Melissa D. Jones is a traveler, blogger, photographer, storyteller, foodie, whiskey enthusiast, and creative entrepreneur. Her thirst for adventure and new experiences has led her to photograph all 50 states and 47 countries, a journey she chronicled in her travel book. When she's not exploring the globe, Melissa resides in Portland, Oregon, where she enjoys attending events, savoring whiskey, and hiking. She has sampled over 100 different whiskies, both locally and internationally.

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