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Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky No age statement 57.5% ABV
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MB Roland, established in 2009 in Western Kentucky, incorporates "dark firing"—a smoking process—for the corn in its bourbon mash bill, mirroring the region's tobacco curing methods. This bourbon features white corn from a local source and is aged for a minimum of two years in new, charred American oak barrels (both 53-gallon and 26-gallon sizes) with a char #4 level. It is bottled in batches at a proof between 105 and 115, with no water added.
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110.7 proof. Composed of 45% white corn, 17% rye, 33% dark fired corn, and 5% malt. Flavors of toasted corn, oak, yeasty sour mash, molasses, buttered popcorn, baked apples, cinnamon, scorched caramel, embered oak, smoked grapes, graham crackers, vanilla cream, dark chocolate, and tobacco. It has a thick, oily mouthfeel with notes of citrus, brown sugar, spun sugar, fig bars, and cacao.
The aroma is a sweet smoke, reminiscent of the bark on a brisket or pork shoulder. I detect some notes similar to Andalusia Stryker, but with corn instead of malt. It's not quite as rich, however. Lightly fried and buttered tortilla with some shredded chicken thigh. A good, long smoky finish.
The aroma presents smoke alongside sweet corn. The initial taste is quite hot before a fleeting sweetness emerges, followed by smoke, some dried red fruit, and finally a touch of tobacco. The finish lingers for a moderate duration.
Nose: Corn from a street vendor, residue in a pot, caramel, maize, dark sugar Flavor: Smoky, potent corn, charred Finish: Moderate, pot residue, charred sugar
A smoky scent leads to a smooth caramel finish, with subtle hints of broadleaf tobacco and minimal sharpness.
A distinct smoky flavor profile.
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