Black Band Bourbon Whiskey
- October 25th, 2023
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My Notes
Black Band has only been around for a couple years and the bourbon (and rye) are pretty young. There is some flavor on this boutbon but with age I think it will really shine. Maybe at 4-6 years.
But this is a pretty good bourbon, just not for the price point. On the nose, there is something familiar, i swear it smells like Double Bubble bubble gum, with some citrus and cereal grains on the backend. On the tongue its really light cereal grains, light wood, like cedar and a little citrus. A lot left to develop here. The finish is sweetness and citrus with a little bite from the alcohol.
On a second sip, this bourbon almost reminds me of a more elevated Jack Daniels. There is some flavor that keeps reminding me of drinking a jack and coke.
Nohting to write home about on this one. I will be keeping my eye on the distillery to watch for higher aged expressions. For the price, skip this bourbon.
Details
- Price: $65
- Categories: Bourbon, Midwest
- Color: Dark Amber
- Smell: Double Bubble bubble gum, orange, corn
- Taste: light cereal, corn, lighter wood
- Finish: sweetness, citrus, slight sting of alcohol
- Mashbill: 66% Corn | 27% Rye | 7% Malted Barley
- Proof: 92 (46% ABV)
- Age: NAS
- Distillery: Black Band Distillery
- Location: Peoria, Illinois