Out Nashville buddies the Nelson brothers not too long ago launched two new whiskeys — one, a sourced rye bottled beneath the Nelson Bros. model, the opposite a cask energy Tennessee whiskey made by the Nelsons instantly, bottled to have fun the latest completion of the distillery’s renovation (which no features a restaurant on web site).
Let’s dig in to each.
Nelson Bros. Rye Whiskey – Sourced rye from elements unknown (not even the state), no age assertion. Mild on its ft, with a toasty nostril that evokes barrel char over rye bread, then notes of brown banana, walnuts, and chocolate malt balls. Surprisingly candy and fruity on the palate, the whiskey doesn’t immediately connote rye, with extra banana plus notes of nutmeg and a hearty baked apple character. Extra basic, herb-driven notes construct with time in glass, layering in some rosemary, thyme, and caraway, amplifying the whiskey’s rising barrel char notes. The end stays considerably candy, a reputable foil towards the enduring essence of the barrel, herbaceous notes taking a again seat (although nonetheless current). For followers of extra lighthanded ryes with out the overwhelming inexperienced and grassy qualities endemic to the fashion, that is price testing. 92.5 proof. B+ / $37
Nelson’s Inexperienced Brier Tennessee Whiskey Cask Power – A one-off launch of Inexperienced Brier Tennessee Whiskey (no age assertion), solely at full barrel proof. The nostril is daring and spicy and fairly agreeable, peppery up entrance whereas making room for clearer notes of almonds, evenly doughy with a pie crust high quality. Water brings out some apple aromatics. On the palate, butterscotch hits first, adopted by a creamier brown butter aspect, fairly candy at instances. Boldly nutty with extra of these almond notes, it quickly makes means for orange peel and chocolate to enter the combo. The end is clear however reasonably spicy, well-rounded and soothing, a little bit of a shock given an abv of greater than 60%. The denouement is definitely fairly mild mild — nothing that can blow your thoughts, however at 50 bucks a bottle, it’s the most effective offers round for high-grade, cask energy, utility-player bourbon. 121.4 proof. A- / $50
Nelson’s Inexperienced Brier Tennessee Whiskey Cask Power
$50
