Limestone Branch Distillery released its 2017
Yellowstone bourbon this past October. Yellowstone Limited Edition bourbons have
always been a blend of straight bourbons, but two significant
modifications make this latest release particularly special. Most notably is the
inclusion of Limestone Branch Distillery’s first available 4-year Kentucky
Straight bourbon. This is refreshing, and I look forward to the day when these bottlings are completely distilled at Limestone Branch. Secondly, this release is finished in charred oak casks, a first for the Limited edition
series.
Details:
Combination of four, seven, and 12-year bourbons
101 proof
Price: $99.99
8,000 bottle release
Nose: Crisp charred oak with dried tobacco. It’s bright
and brimming with corn mash, vanilla jellybeans, red fruits, and cinnamon.
Taste: Sharp and mouthwatering.
Sweet cream corn lays at the front of the palate, combined with a bit of coffee
cake. It’s fruity, with plums and luxardo
cherries. The double seasoned barrels impart hints of baking spices and toasted oak on the overall flavor.
Finish: Dry with toasted oak and tobacco.
Conclusion: This is a delicious blend with a
little bit of everything. The young 4-year bourbon shines with grain and corn
notes while the 12-year and wine cask finish combine to create bold, rich
flavors, all at a proof that is not too smooth, yet not too hot. I look forward
to future releases as Limestone Branch Distillery’s stock continues to mature.
Rating: B+ (Very Good)
