Stonestreet Founder’s Version Kentucky Straight Bourbon is the creation of Christopher Stonestreet Jackson, the son of famend wine producer Jess Stonestreet Jackson. The Jackson household, founders of well-known manufacturers similar to Kendall Jackson and Stonestreet Vineyard, are celebrated for his or her contributions to American wine. They’ve additionally achieved exceptional success in thoroughbred racing, with Stonestreet Farms in Kentucky profitable the title of American Horse of the Yr three consecutive occasions in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
They distilled this inaugural excessive wheat bourbon at Inexperienced River Distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky, however the getting old location is unknown. The model has plans to construct their very own distillery sooner or later, saying, “In time, we goal to construct our personal distillery, craft distinct mash payments, and share our artisanal creations.” If their golden contact continues, I count on some nice whiskey to come back out of the Jackson distillery and have excessive hopes for some fascinating wine barrel finishes.
The whiskey is aged 5 years, with 131 barrels produced. The mashbill is Inexperienced River’s normal of 70% corn, 21% wheat, 9% barley.
This bourbon has an inviting, deep amber shade. On the nostril, toasted caramel presents itself instantly. Baked bread aromas emerge halfway, adopted by hints of citrus, then extra candy scents. Thus far, this bourbon delivers every little thing you’d count on from a conventional Kentucky bourbon of the same age.
The preliminary taste is heat and candy with stone fruit and sweet corn arriving midpalate, plus slightly toasted almond and vanilla bean as properly. The mouthfeel is extra silky slightly than creamy in texture and the viscosity is fairly normal. The citrus from the nostril doesn’t come via on the palate, however the number of candy flavors is fascinating sufficient that it isn’t missed. There’s a very gentle hand used with the oak on this bourbon, although ultimately it comes round, particularly after a number of drops of water. The fruit and toasted notes come via clearly on the end and go away a lingering taste.
The whiskey makes for a straightforward drinker at 94 proof, and could be very approachable. It’s not a starter bourbon, nevertheless it’s approachability ought to assist it enchantment to a variety of American whiskey followers.
94 proof. Reviewed: Batch #241.
B+ / $60 / stonestreetwhiskey.com
Stonestreet Bourbon Founder’s Version
$60
