Distillery: Western Spirits Beverage Company
Bottled by: Three Springs Bottling Company
Region: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Aging: Each small batch (50 barrels) is crafted from 15 Year and 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Proof: 86
Mash Bill: 74% Corn, 18% Rye, 8% Malted Barley
Non-Chill Filtered: No
Price: $60
This bottle also comes in an older bottle that is the same whiskey:
Calumet Farm Small Batch Tasting Notes
Appearance: Golden Honey
Nose: Toffee, vanilla, toasted oak, cherry candy
Palate: Brown sugar, cinnamon, banana, charred oak, dark fruits, pepper, rye spice
Finish: Medium finish that starts a little sweet and oaky but finishes with pepper and rye spice
Is Calumet Farm Small Batch an Approachable Whiskey?
Calumet Farm drinks pretty smoothly and offers some nice bourbon flavors that we’re all used to.
It might be a little on the spicy side for a beginner whiskey drinker.
Is Calumet Farm Small Batch Complex?
Calumet Farm Small Batch has a couple of layers of flavors.
It starts with a very quick sweet brown sugar note that quickly gets overrun by the charred oak subtle smoke notes and is followed up by pepper and rye spice.
What are Calumet Farm Small Batch’s strongest attributes/flavors?
Calumet Farm Small Batch’s strongest attributes and flavors are the combination of charred oak notes with peppery rye spice. The 15-year and 8-year barrels carry through the oaky flavors but overall, the pepper and rye spices win out as the dominant flavor.
Is Calumet Farm Small Batch a go-to whiskey?
Calumet Farm Small Batch is a little pricey to lend itself to the go-to whiskey category.
Is Calumet Farm Small Batch priced accurately to its quality?
Calumet Farm Small Batch is a little expensive for what it delivers.
I would have enjoyed a bit more flavors from a blend of 8-year and 15-year barrels, but this one just leaves you a little wanting for a more depth of flavor.
Conclusion for Calumet Farm Small Batch
If I saw this bottle again for $35, I would consider buying it again.\
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