Broken Barrel Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Overview
Broken Barrel Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a sourced two-year-old bourbon finished using the distillery's proprietary Oak Bill process, which inserts a blend of staves into the batching vat for secondary maturation. This innovative technique aims to impart complex oak influences without traditional barrel finishing, drawing from precedents like Maker's Mark and Compass Box.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| ABV | 47.5% |
| Mashbill | 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley |
| Release Info | Sourced from Owensboro with Oak Bill finishing (40% French oak, 40% ex-bourbon, 20% sherry cask staves) |
| Age | 2 years |
Good to know
Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. trademarks the Oak Bill method, applying stave inserts post-distillation to mimic extended aging. The mashbill matches Thirteenth Colony bourbon, positioning this as a contract product emphasizing affordability and experimentation over extended maturation.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Dried fruits, nuts, and hoary wood provide a modest aromatic profile.
- Palate: Brown sugar and vanilla lead, accented by spice, dried fruit, and nuts; the youth contributes a light body.
- Finish: Short and subdued, echoing the bourbon's immature character.
Notable details
- Production: Non-traditional finishing via stave inserts in the batching vat; bottled at 95 proof.
- Lineage: Sourced bourbon from Owensboro; shares mashbill with Thirteenth Colony.
- Comparison: Evokes lightly finished experiments like early stave-influenced releases from Maker's Mark.
- Availability: MSRP around $35, retailing $31–$60 as a value-oriented sourced option.
"Despite an interesting twist on finishing with stave inserts, the bourbon exhibits an immature and light character." – Whiskey Reviewer
A youthful, innovatively finished bourbon suited for casual exploration rather than deep aging complexity.
Sources
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[2] Bourbonbanter – "Broken Barrel Small Batch Bourbon | Bourbon & Banter"
[3] Breakingbourbon – "Broken Barrel Small Batch Bourbon Review | Breaking Bourbon"
[4] Thebourbonculture – "Broken Barrel Small Batch Bourbon Review - Bourbon Culture"
[5] Thewhiskeyshelf – "Broken Barrel Small Batch Bourbon Review [In Depth] The Whiskey Shelf"