Distilled by an Undisclosed Kentucky distiller - rumored and thought by many to be Barton - this release is bottled by Calumet at a very generous 53% ABV. It comes with a price tag that strays into the firmly reasonable: a welcome sight to many bourbon drinkers despite the hefty 16yr age statement. Let's dive in! Show Rich and funky on the nose, loaded with tobacco, cocoa, cherries, toffee and a chunk of barrel char. Complex. Moderate to viscous mouthfeel, heat is very much in check. I like this, reminds me sort of a Booker’s Jr in terms of a funky, nutty, cherry toffee profile, with a great balance of oak and sweetness. Long finish, dry, funky, loaded with butter cream, honey, brown butter, pepper and more oak. On par with the 15yr, and delightful. It's really great to see what Calumet has been up to, especially as they also provide access to older stocks at a price point few other whiskey drinkers are likely to see. Very aromatic for a bourbon. Pouch tobacco, thick brown sugar and lighter molasses, red fruit and oak in tandem, it's quite nice nose all the way around. Slight vegetal note but pretty hidden. Taste 8888 Initial sip is woody smoked cherry. Red sweet apple, all kinds of spices and herbs, but the oak influence is prominent. Some may find it a touch over oaked (scotch drinkers) but my tolerance for oak is quite strong. It has an "old, musty, and dark" sort of flavor profile for a bourbon. Cinnamon graham cracker, caramel pudding, and bbq pig skin. I don't want to understate the oak here, but it's well integrated. Finish 8686 More red fruit, plenty of oak again (notice a theme?), blackberry jam, toasted brown sugar sweets, hint of drip coffee. Cocktail Recipe2 oz. bourbon 4 oz. ginger beer 1 oz. lime juice Lime wedge to garnish Pour lime juice and bourbon into Moscow Mule Mug with ice. For extra kick, shave fresh peeled ginger root on top. It's a pricey bottle no doubt, but you get what you pay for with this one. Those typical bourbon notes are turned up, and there are unique notes too.
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Flavor profile Sweet Spicy Other Share this Justin read 11.11.2022 read The StoryAs bourbon continues to rise in popularity, higher aged stocks are becoming harder to find. With increase in demand and decrease in aged supply, prices are on the rise. While this progression is natural, it’s forcing a lot of whiskey enthusiasts to make more measured decisions on their bottle purchases. Enter Calumet Farm’s 16 year Single Rack Black Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This is a relatively new brand emerging in 2012. Calumet Farm has a deep history with Kentucky, dating back to the 1920’s. Since those days, their M.O. has been breeding thoroughbred racehorses. They are owned by Western Spirits Beverage Company (Est. 2008) who are known for sourcing whiskey for the various brands they own. With that being said, 16 year old whiskey is not easy to come by so we had to give this one a try. The MSRP in most states is $150 for this bottle. With little known about Calumet buying a bottle like this is always tough. Especially if you’re someone like me who has a bourbon budget and this one bottle consumes most of it. The price point is a hard pill to swallow, but when you consider the seemingly new (unwritten) standard of $20 per year aged, $150 isn’t too bad. While the source of this whiskey isn’t disclosed, it seems that anybody who’s anybody says it’s sourced from Barton 1792. This is largely based on Calumet stating it was barreled and aged in Bardstown, KY with a mash bill of 74% Corn, 18% Rye, and 8% Malted Barley. Those somewhat fact supported statements were enough for me to splurge on the bottle. 16 year Barton juice? Count me in! NoseSweet oak blasts the senses, strong fruit notes reminiscent of grape flavored Powerade accompany the oak, as well as burnt sugar, caramel and chocolate. PalateThe palate matches the nose, with an oily mouthfeel, sweet oak funk, dill, molasses, and notes of sarsaparilla with vanilla like that of a root beer float. FinishThe finish is long, oaky and sweet. VerdictThis whiskey is still priced below the $10 per years aged benchmark. Because of this, we definitely would recommend a ‘buy’. Nowadays good whiskey isn’t hard to find. With so many options out there you can always match your palate preferences. As whiskey costs continue to rise, it seems spending upwards of $100 on a bottle is becoming the norm, are we okay with this? It would appear so. Either way, this entry by Calumet Farms hits the marks we look for in a bourbon. We’re going to rate Calumet Farm 16 Year Single Rack Black Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey an 8.5/10. Do you own this bottle? Then surely you’ll want to add it to your inventory using our web app! It’s free to use. Sign up here to get a handle on that unruly home bar. Cheers friends! BourbonReview Meet the author Homebar staff member JustinOr you might know him by his other handle: Broke4bourbon. Justin is an avid whiskey/bourbon enthusiast who spends his time learning everything he can about whiskey and immersing himself in the community that he loves. When he’s not dutifully studying the bottles on liquor store back walls, you can find him playing hockey, spending time with his wife and two dogs (and cat) or sitting in his bourbon room enjoying a nice dram - neat. Broke4bourbon Get more stories like this directly in your inbox.Sign up to keep up to date on everything Homebar is up to - including updates on the app, blog posts, news and more. Who makes Calumet Farm Bourbon?Where does Calumet Farm Bourbon come from? Western Spirits Beverage Company produces Calumet Farm Bourbon and it is bottled by Three Springs Bottling Company. Both are in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Is Calumet sourced?Calumet Farm Bourbon is a sourced whiskey and curiously, it isn't labeled as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon. It says it's a “Product of Kentucky”, but that statement doesn't really have much meaning. It could be sourced from Indiana and Tennessee, blended and bottled in KY and get labeled a “Product of Kentucky”.
Who makes Calumet 15 year?Calumet Farm 15-year-old Single Rack Black Bourbon is a product of Western Spirits Beverage Company.
Who makes Sam Houston 15 year bourbon?Sam Houston Bourbon is yet another label from Non-Distiller Producer Western Spirits Beverage Company. They are part of a larger portfolio of other bourbon's bottled by Three Springs Bottling Company located in Bowling Green, KY.
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Calumet Farm 16 Year Bourbon review
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