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Bourbon Review: Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain Bourbon

A thoughtful review of Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain Bourbon, exploring its sustainable grain sourcing, flavor profile, and how it stands out in the crowded bourbon market.

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Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain Bourbon is a commitment to sustainability and agriculture. The mash is 70.5% corn, 14.7% rye, 9% wheat, and 5.8% malted barley. I recently reviewed another regenerative grain whiskey and while I don’t think there is an immediate impact on the whiskey in the glass, there is an impact on how we as consumers can view whiskey creation. Companies are demonstrating that we can be responsible with our ever depleting farm lands while continuing to produce excellent whiskey. Brother’s Bond mission is “to deliver exceptional whiskey while preserving the planet for future generations. This bourbon is a harmonious blend of a nuanced three-year-old bourbon and a distinct six-year-old wheated bourbon, meticulously aged with custom toast and char methods to create a unique an rich flavor.”


Appearance:
Gold but a little lighter in hue.
Nose:
Spring rain and green grasses, under ripe pear, a tinge of alcohol, clover, honeydew melon. The nose is ‘fresh’ like meadows after a Spring rain.
Palate:
At first blush I found dark roast coffee beans, barley, a dry woodsy flavor. As the glass opened I found dried almonds, light honey and just the softest touch of vanilla bean.
Finish:
The finish was brief but clean, I found honey and water before some almonds and the flavor disappearing. The aftertaste was a touch chalky but only at the very tail end of any residual taste of the whiskey.
Comments:
At the outset, and to my own lack of reading comprehension, I thought this was a bonded bourbon and was instantly confused at the proof and age. However, this whiskey symbolizes Brother’s “Bond” or the relationship between people.

To me that is the perfect message for a whiskey like this. I can’t imagine very many people being upset with this whiskey. The nose is inviting, the taste is warm and easy across the palate, and the finish has a small parting message before disappearing. To me, this is a perfect embodiment that you can do things with attention, care, and responsibility without sacrificing quality in the end product.

To me, this is a drink to be shared among friends. Bring it on a bachelor/bachelorette party weekend, bring it to the poker night, or celebrating life’s milestones. It’s easy to sip, mix, or over ice.

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.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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