750 ML
57.49% ABV
From the Distillery:
Stellum Bourbon finds its flavor in the tension of three Indiana Bourbon mash bills, two of which are high-rye, with the third being almost exclusively corn. Older barrels from both Kentucky and Tennessee are folded in slowly, through a multi-step blending process. This brings added layers of depth and complexity, ultimately allowing us to round out a uniquely Stellum flavor profile.
TASTING NOTES
One of my favorite things about this bourbon is the complexity of flavors from start to finish. When I took the first sip, I thought that it was going to only be a sweet whiskey due to the marshmallow and cotton candy notes. As the whiskey rolled across my tongue, the spice kick came out of nowhere, and took the flavor in a completely different direction with cinnamon and black pepper. As I continued to nose and sip the whiskey, an even greater variety of flavors began to appear, which made this a fun and very enjoyable experience. While it is a bold and complex cask strength whiskey, it is not overwhelmingly hot in any way. It carries a pepper-like punch, which I think would pair perfectly with a rich chocolate dessert given that it could cut through the sweetness.
The tart green apple on the nose, cinnamon brown sugar on the palate, and the ginger on the finish all remind me of a delicious Dutch apple pie. Sweet, spicy, tart, and something you want to go back to for a second helping.