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Review: True Story Finished Bourbon

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Review: True Story Finished Bourbon

True Story Finished Bourbon was aged for five to six years in virgin, American charred oak barrels before being finished for six months in white Moscatel wine casks.
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Tasting Notes:

About:
The latest brand to be launched by the former Angel Envy\’s Founder and the new owner of the Kentucky Castle, Wes Henderson. This is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in White Moscatel casks.
Appearance:
Peanut Oil
Nose:
Cantaloupe and fresh melon
Palate:
A very light beginning followed by a cooling white grape wash. The mid-palate opens up even further adding an element of warmth, spices, oak and fresh berries.
Finish:
The finish lingers quite a bit, particularly for a 90-proof bourbon. The finish retains that warmth spice from the mid-palate but is balanced with some of the oaky tannic qualities more commonly associated with bourbon.
Comments:
This is a very fun release, the unique choice of cask finish and the more approachable ABV make it a good launch for the new brand. The bottles as well with their completely opaque black matte finish present a nice contrast to their finished rye which was released at the same time in matte white bottles. Surely something to catch the consumers eye

The Launch of True Story

True Story was founded by Bourbon Hall of Famer, Wes Henderson. Having established Angel’s Envy with his father in 2010, Henderson went on to become a pivotal figure in the bourbon industry. He retired in 2022. However, Wes Henderson is back on the scene with the launch of True Story.

Along with the bourbon reviewed above, True Story has also unveiled a rye whiskey finished in PX and Oloroso sherry and Brazilian ambruana casks.

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Where Does True Story Bourbon Come From?

True Story is a brand, not a distillery, and since Henderson sold Angel’s Envy to Bacardi in 2022, we cannot safely assume that the whiskey comes from that particular distillery.

In September, Robb Report revealed that according to a brand representative: “The bourbon comes from three Kentucky distilleries, while the rye is a blend of straight rye whiskeys from Kentucky and Indiana made from two different mashbills.”

Wes Henderson & Cask Finishes

As the bourbon industry welcomes Wes Henderson back, it is hardly surprising that his first new project would involve cask finishing. Henderson founded Angel’s Envy on his love for experimentation with different casks. Rather unusually, Angel’s Envy’s flagship expression is a bourbon finished in port wine barrels.

What About True Story Finished Bourbon?

True Story Finished Bourbon was aged for five to six years in virgin, American charred oak barrels before being finished for six months in white Moscatel wine casks.

Who Will Enjoy True Story Finished Bourbon?

If you are a fan of Angel’s Envy, then I have no doubt that you will enjoy this too. Founded on the same principles of experimentation by a Bourbon Hall of Famer, True Story is the culmination of Henderson’s knowledge. With that being said, True Story Finished Bourbon is an incredibly approachable expression bottled at a gentle 90 proof. So, if you are looking to start your cask-finishing journey, this might be a good start.

Tzvi (Todd) Wiesel

Tzvi (Todd) Wiesel is the Co-Founder and CEO of BAXUS, an on-chain whisky marketplace. With years of experience in the industry, Todd is passionate about whisky investmemt and trading, as well as trying new whiskies wherever possible. Todd is the head of our US reviews team and is based in New York.

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