Buzzard's Roost Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Overview
Buzzard's Roost Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the company's inaugural bourbon release from 2021, blending four- to six-year-old MGP-sourced stocks from two high-rye mash bills. It earned a gold medal at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a spot in Paste's Top 15 Whiskeys of 2021 for its balanced profile.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.2% |
| Mashbill | Blend: 60% corn/36% rye/4% malted barley and 75% corn/21% rye/4% malted barley |
| Release Info | Debut bourbon in 2021; gold medal, 2022 SFWSC; Paste Top 15 Whiskeys of 2021 |
| Age | 4-6 years |
Good to know
Crafted by woman-led Buzzard's Roost, an independent blender in Louisville, Kentucky, this whiskey uses custom lightly charred new proprietary oak barrels for secondary maturation after initial aging. Sourced from MGP and bottled in Kentucky, it reflects pioneering techniques in the lineup's award-winning portfolio, which has secured seven medals from San Francisco World Spirits Awards.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Balanced decadence with inviting high-rye spice and oak influence.
- Palate: Moderate heat and light texture highlight well-rounded rye-driven complexity from the blended mash bills.
- Finish: Lingering balance that supports versatility in sipping or mixing.
Notable details
- Production: MGP-sourced, aged 4-6 years, secondary maturation in new proprietary oak barrels; non-chill filtered, barrel strength at 114.4 proof.
- Lineage: Buzzard's Roost debut bourbon; part of a medal-winning range from Louisville blender.
- Comparison: Stands out as the reviewer's top pick among Buzzard's Roost trio for superior balance.
- Availability: 750 ml bottles; MSRP around $83.
Serving suggestions
Best for sipping neat to appreciate its balance, or in cocktails leveraging its moderate heat and texture.
"This barrel-strength bourbon delivers well-balanced decadence with moderate heat and light texture, standing out as a top performer in the lineup." – The Whiskey Wash
Closing
A versatile, high-rye barrel-strength bourbon that rewards patient blenders and discerning sippers alike.
Sources
[1] Thewhiskeywash – "Buzzard's Roost Whiskey Review: Char #1 Rye, Cigar Rye & Barrel Strength Bourbon"
[2] Thewhiskeywash – "Buzzard’s Roost Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review"