FREELAND SPIRITSFreeland Spirits Bourbon WhiskeyThis stunning, aromatic bourbon is crafted by Portland’s all-female distillery, Freeland.
"For the time being, this is a sourced 3-year-old bourbon made from a mash of 70% corn, 20% rye, and 10% malted barley, which is then finished for five months in Elk Cove pinot noir barrels. This is blended with a small amount of sourced 12-year-old bourbon to create the finished product. The results are intriguing, if muddy. The nose of the whiskey is quite youthful, with notes of lumberyard, cloves, mixed grains, and some campfire smoke dominant. The palate, however, showcases a bit more nuance, the wine barrel influence peeking through with notes of fresh plum and raisin, chocolate syrup, and baking spice. The youthful, granary note fades away fairly quickly, leaving behind a finish that evokes fresh doughnuts, black cherries, cola, and a racier red pepper note. The slightly higher proof is a solid idea, as it helps some of those bolder, spicier notes find their footing more clearly. All told, it’s a solid, if early, effort from Freeland. 92 proof.\xa0B+." Drinkhacker TAKE ME THERE |