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Stellum Black Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 87.5Highly Rated Bourbon Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Barrell Craft Spirits ~ Stellum Spirits

Appearance: Warm amber. Nose: Aromas explode from the glass in waves and really never stop in their intensity. First out of the glass is flowery vanilla, followed by orange creamsicle, caramel corn, and mixed peppercorns. As it sits for a few minutes bright cedar emerges followed by smoldering oak. Palate: Sweet orange that has been lightly charred. Leather and the floral vanilla from the nose come forward next and are followed by cardamom, cedar, and a hint of spicy nuts that recedes into a sweet cinnamon. Finish: Some dark chocolate taffy (think Tootsie Roll) and then leather-tobacco-cedar emerges. The finish goes on for a very long time and sits prickling the back of your tongue and roof of your mouth.

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Additional Notes

Cask strength bourbon blends. Possibly a blend of 3 MGP bourbons: two high rye bourbons with 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley, and the 3rd bourbon with 99% corn and 1% malted barley.

Details

Proof: 109.22
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 54.61%
Aged: Undisclosed
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
Retail (MSRP): $89.99

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Reviews by the People of Stellum Black Bourbon

 

84 Highly Rated Bourbon Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend 1

Mark Pringle - Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) has done it again with their Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend #1. This is a beautifully balanced (spicy and sweet) bourbon that provides a more complex tasting experience than many bourbons on the market at this price p...Read More

85 Highly Rated Bourbon Quick Thoughts on Stellum Black Bourbon. Wow!

Mark Pringle - OMG! Stellum Black Bourbon is incredible. Do not get this confused with the Stellum Bourbon blue label. While the blue label is good, the black label takes Stellum to another level. It's worth the $89 I paid and is better than its sister (daughter?) c...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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