Broken Top Mountain Straight Bourbon Whiskey 113 proof

Overview
Broken Top Mountain 113 Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a bold, high-proof expression from Cascade Spirits, designed to capture the rugged intensity of Oregon's Cascade Range through its unique finishing and water source. It stands out in the brand's lineup for delivering robust complexity and balance at cask strength levels, earning top marks among the distillery's bourbon, rye, and barrel-proof offerings.

Specs at a glance

Good to know
Inspired by Broken Top, an extinct stratovolcano in Oregon's Cascades eroded by glaciers, this bourbon embodies the region's volcanic rock filtration and high-elevation climate. Produced at an undisclosed Indiana distillery and completed in the Pacific Northwest, it highlights Cascade Spirits' adventurous approach to whiskey making.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Spicy herbaceous aromas mingle with wild roots, molasses, sweet fruit, and lush grassy notes.
• Palate: Rich, robust flavors unfold with chewy texture and audacious complexity, enhanced by the enchanting bite of its high proof.
• Finish: Long and dry, echoing the high Cascade intensity with lingering depth.

Notable details

• Production: Aged in new charred American oak barrels, non-chill filtered, bottled at 113 proof.
• Lineage: Crafted by Cascade Spirits to reflect Pacific Northwest terroir.
• Comparison: Outscores the brand's standard bourbon and rye for superior balance and boldness.

"This 113 proof bourbon provides an abundance of rich, robust flavors with a chewy texture and long dry finish that captures high Cascade intensity." – The Whiskey Wash

Closing
A mountain-strong sipper for those seeking high-proof depth rooted in Pacific Northwest character.

Sources

[1] Thewhiskeywash – "Broken Top Mountain Bourbon Review: Comparing Bourbon, Rye & 113 Proof Expressions"

[2] Thewhiskeywash – "Broken Top Mountain Bourbon Review: Comparing Bourbon, Rye & 113 Proof Expressions"