Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 70 cl

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Nose with Water: Water brings out much more fruit and chocolate notes, but the burnt wood, vanilla, and caramel stay. There’s also a hint of butterscotch. Bourbon is a strictly American spirit. America’s Native Spirit, in fact, according to Congress. In 1964 they decreed that Bourbon the drink most representative of America. Which makes sense as you’ll see below. Another draw. This one is like watching two identical twins duke it out… Round 6: Price Point & Value

We have observed trends indicating many consumers are interested in higher‐proof Bourbons. While Ezra Brooks was always known for its unmistakable, unforgettable mellow flavour, we wanted to give our consumers even more flavour, by offering an Ezra Brooks at an elevated 99 proof. We also saw the opportunity to elevate the look, by bottling Ezra Brooks 99 in the same beautiful, embossed bottle we use for our Old Ezra Bourbon. John Rempe, master distiller at Lux Row Distillers said: “With Ezra Brooks 99, our goal was to create a higher-proof Bourbon without sacrificing the rich notes Ezra Brooks is known for, and we achieved that with 99. The result is a smooth, drinkable Bourbon with hints of caramel, vanilla, chocolate and spice that we are incredibly proud of.” Whiskey is a distilled spirit made from fermented grains. Not that difficult to explain. Basically, if you take a grain (like wheat, barley, rye, or corn) then ferment it and distill it, you will have made whiskey. See how easy it is? That’s why everyone and their mother makes moonshine or other forms of illicit booze. (Or maybe that’s just my hometown.) This is an adage everyone knows: “all Bourbons are Whiskies but not all Whiskies are Bourbons.” What does that mean? At one time, Ezra Brooks had a 7-year age statement on the label, but it was subsequently removed. However, the liquid in the bottle does have the maturity that might indicate a whiskey with five or more years in the barrel.Setting those concerns aside, what has become of Ezra Brooks? In the past, the brand carried a seven year age statement, with single barrel bottlings (called “Ezra B”) coming in 15 and 12 year iterations. These have fallen by the wayside, however, and the current Ezra Brooks lineup is significantly more modest in its ambitions. Let’s get one thing straight, there’s usually nothing wrong with bottom-shelf liquor. Especially when it comes to bourbon! So before you turn your nose up at another bottle, go read Ben’s article here. The second batch of mash is created and combined with the sour mash of the day before. Specific yeast strains are added. This is allowed to ferment. The yeast and other bacteria in the mash (or enzymes if barley has been added) will slowly breakdown the grains’ sugars into alcohol. None of Ezra Brooks current line has any wheat included in their mash (and the barley levels are incredibly low), so you won’t find too many cereal or nutty grain flavors. This means they are generally less approachable, spicier, and hot. The top five flavors you’ll note: Klassiske bourbon dufte kommer frem, især den forkullede egetræ, som alle bourbons skal møde i sin lagring. Herefter kommer der en rig vanilje og karamel, som følges let af den højere procent alkohol, som også bringer nogle lette peanut noter. Smag:

The move to Bardstown, a name synonymous with bourbon, has only further cemented Ezra Brooks' place in the pantheon of great American whiskies. The brand's accessibility, both in terms of price point and its welcoming flavour profile, has made it a favourite among both seasoned whiskey enthusiasts and those new to the bourbon experience. According to our government, bourbon is whiskey made from majority corn. That means it can have other grains in its mash, but it must have at least 51% corn. This is why bourbon has a reputation for being sweet. Corn is a sweeter, heartier grain and it imparts that flavor to the whiskey. Especially if you put more than 51% into your mash, which is what many distillers do. (Some go up to 81% corn!) 3. Bourbon is stored in specific barrels… Bourbon follows the basic process of harvest and milling, fermentation, distillation, and aging. But thanks to some developments in 1823, there are a few major technique changes that affect the bourbon-making process like combination mashes (using more than just corn) and sour mash. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.Caramel, cornbread, vanilla taffy, butterscotch, cereal grain sweetness, oak and peanuts with a bit more of that grassy fresh corn and touches of herbal spice and roasted marshmallows. Palate is nearly the same with a more pronounced caramel and some added herbal spice and toasted marshmallow notes. Evan Williams typically uses rye and barley in their mash, rarely ever wheat. This leads to a higher concentration of pepper and cinnamon spice in addition to nuts and grains. The longer aging times adds strong wood and oak flavors. But remember they have bottled a lower proof in many cases so you’ll find more approachable varieties. The top five flavors to look for (not including the flavored varieties): Karamellen og vaniljen strækker sig langt i dens finish, med varme fra den høje % og lette noter af peanut som også kunne fornemmes ved næsen.

Hvis destilleriet lyder bekendt, så er det fordi, at Lux Row Distillers også står bag nogle af de ældste bourbon brands i verden, såsom Rebel Yell og de kendte limited edition flasker Blood Oath.Did you know most alcohol is actually clear when it comes out of the still? It’s the aging that adds the color to brown liquor! What does Bourbon Taste Like? Medium -> Dried corn, butterscotch, spice, oak and fresh corn. Finish is a soft sweet grainy fade that starts dry and ends fresh. Unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise, your use of and membership to the Service are exclusively governed by Dutch law. We shall first try to settle any dispute over a dram of whisky. Disputes that cannot be settled over multiple drams of whisky shall be solely submitted to the court of Amsterdam, The Netherlands unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise.