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Belle Meade Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 77 Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, LLC ~ Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

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Additional Notes

Nose: Maple syrup and caramel with floral fragrances and a citrus zest. Palate: Caramel and vanilla with bold rye spice and hints of apricot. Finish: Long, smooth finish with mellow cherry and plum notes accented by cinnamon, all without the burn found in other 90 proof bourbons.

Details

Proof: 90.4
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 45.2%
Aged: between 6 and 8 years
Mash Bill: 64% Corn, 30% Rye, and 6% Malted Barley
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Reviews by the People of Belle Meade Bourbon

 

73 A Brief Review of Belle Meade Bourbon

Mark Pringle - This is my second tasting of Belle Meade Sour Mash Whiskey Straight Bourbon, and once again, I am not getting much on the nose. Maybe a mild rye spice, clove, black pepper, but that’s it. All of these notes are very mild initially. After sitting in ...Read More
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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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