Nonetheless Austin‘s bonded expressions proceed to reach at a wholesome clip. Right this moment we’re taking a look at a pair of latest releases, a high-rye providing and one constructed round unique blue corn. These are the second and third releases in Nonetheless Austin’s ongoing Bottled in Bond collection.
Each are after all 100 proof.
Nonetheless Austin Bottled in Bond Blue Corn Bourbon – Bonded whiskey (4 years previous) comprised of a mash of 26% blue corn, 25% white corn, 44% rye, and 5% malted barley. Nonetheless Austin isn’t recognized for being shy with its whiskeys, and this providing is not any exception, punching by means of the roof with notes of roasted corn, bordering on pungent huitlacoche, and loads of mushroom and soy sauce qualities. Savory and reasonably unrelenting, it’s a strong technique to begin a sipping sesh. The palate continues the theme however does take the foot off the fuel: Right here the corn is extra toasted, Frito-like, and the mushrooms really feel extra sauteed and sedated. A contact of apple provides some much-needed sweetness, however not a lot, the end resulting in a drier word of previous straw, toasted peppercorns, and beef jerky. A little bit heavy sledding, particularly compared to the extra balanced Pink Corn Bourbon launched final 12 months. B- / $80 [BUY IT NOW FROM RESERVEBAR]
Nonetheless Austin Bottled in Bond Excessive Rye Bourbon – First off: All of Nonetheless Austin’s bourbons are “excessive rye” to some extent; the Blue Corn bottling above hitting a whopping 44%. This one really has a lot much less rye, with a mash of 70% white corn, 25% rye, and 5% malted barley. That is far more according to my expectations from Nonetheless Austin, a daring however equally candy and creamy bourbon that hits the excessive factors of the model whereas providing a slight spin on its profitable system. Notes of butterscotch, vanilla custard, and a lightweight dusting of creamy peanut butter give the whiskey a soothing high quality, ultimately settling in to a chewy groove that evokes an old-school sweet bar. Dried figs and a few cherry notes add fruit — all both dried or chocolate-coated. No complaints right here both method. Oddly the “rye” character right here is kind of muted, and the whiskey by no means evokes a lot in the way in which of grassy or peppery spiciness. (Even Nonetheless Austin’s tasting notes have zero in the way in which of natural character.) The end retains on keepin’ on, large with much more vanilla, coconut, and a pinch of baking spice — the one actual nod towards rye within the equation. And you already know what: I’m superb with that. I don’t take into account this a traditional “excessive rye” expertise, however I prefer it lots properly as is. Frankly, I might have simply provide you with a special title for the discharge, of us. A- / $80 [BUY IT NOW FROM RESERVEBAR]
Nonetheless Austin Bottled in Bond Excessive Rye Bourbon
$80
