Milam & Greene The Answer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a meticulously crafted five-year-old bourbon, distilled and aged exclusively in Kentucky. Designed as the control sample in a five-year study on how climate and temperature impact whiskey maturation, this bourbon highlights the pure influence of Kentucky’s aging conditions.
Crafted from a 70% corn, 22% malted rye, and 8% barley mash bill, this bourbon delivers a rich and complex flavor profile with a perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Bottled at a bold 54.15% ABV (108.3 proof), this small-batch bourbon offers an intense yet refined sipping experience.
Tasting Notes:
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Aroma: Toasted caramel, vanilla bean, and hints of oak
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Taste: Spicy rye warmth, honeyed corn sweetness, and dark fruit undertones
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Finish: Long, warming, and well-balanced with lingering oak and spice
How to Enjoy:
- Neat to fully experience its bold character and depth
- With a few drops of water to enhance its complex flavors
- On the rocks for a smoother, slightly mellowed sip
- As a base for an elevated Old Fashioned or Manhattan
FAQ:
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What makes Milam & Greene The Answer unique?
- This bourbon serves as a control in a climate study, aged in Kentucky to highlight how aging conditions impact whiskey.
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Is this bourbon cask strength?
- While not explicitly labeled as cask strength, it is bottled at a high proof of 54.15% ABV (108.3 proof), delivering an intense, full-bodied experience.
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Where is this bourbon distilled and bottled?
- It is distilled and aged in Kentucky and bottled by Milam & Greene in Blanco, Texas.
