Breckenridge Excessive Proof Mix Bourbon – A blended bourbon, no age assertion. The nostril evokes caramel turtle candies with nutty caramel and vanilla undertones wrapped in milk chocolate sweetness. The palate begins out with the turtle candies however is straight away awash in minty, peppery spice which overtakes any remaining milk chocolate sweetness and leaves behind burnt caramel. The end slides into grain-forward notes of toasted corn nuts with mild oak and nuttiness lingering. Its youth exhibits in how rapidly these notes fade and makes me guess that almost all of the mix leans on the youngest inventory. There’s some nice character and potential in its lightness, however guarantees appear unfulfilled in not letting this age a bit of longer. It’s nonetheless a really nicely balanced and nice pour and could be segue into larger proofs for newer followers of bourbon. 105 proof. B+ / $60
Breckenridge Again to Again Mix Bourbon 2023 – Novelty collaborations proceed to abound within the whiskey world and hey, why not, there’s sufficient enjoyable available throughout. Breckenridge is the official bourbon Broncos and this newest launch is a restricted version homage to the Broncos’ milestone of successful back-to-back world championships in 1997 and 1998. The nostril on this mix is strikingly much like the Excessive Proof Mix with stronger vanilla notes that deliver up flashbacks of cracking open a brand new field of Whitman’s Sampler candies. It borders on peculiarly dessert-like, much like the Excessive Proof Mix, with some welcome playful and tingling mint and pepper spice instantly chopping by means of. This expression positively drinks just like the Excessive Proof lower with water, for higher or worse, which tames warmth and oakiness but in addition brings out some pointed citrus rind bitterness. I believe it’s best suited both chopping this down additional, served over a wholesome dose of ice for a bourbon al fresco, or used the bottom of a vibrant cocktail with fruit liqueurs. 86 proof. B / $43
