None of Flight Series III\u2019s releases utilize more than four barrels per release. When people say \u201csmall batch,\u201d this is what they mean.<\/p>\n
The catch with this series is that the whiskeys are all blends of both bourbon and rye, with a total of four mashbills in the mix. I\u2019ll let Blue Run explain, because it\u2019s a lot:<\/p>\n
\nBlue Run Spirits is releasing the third collection of the Blue Run Flight Series, a collection of \u201cmicro batch\u201d whiskeys that celebrate the beauty of contrasting bourbon and rye types. Crafted by Coors Spirits Co. Head of Whiskey Development and Innovation, Shaylyn Gammon, the six micro-batch whiskey expressions that make up each \u201cFlight\u201d utilize no more than four barrels and mashbills. Collectively, each expression celebrates a theme as an homage to the alluring contrasts across America\u2019s varied cultures and landscapes. Each whiskey, however, stands on its own demonstrating Gammon\u2019s unique creativity and extraordinary sensory talent.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe unique challenge of blending two American Whiskey styles across four mashbills can only be recognized as a journey of discovery,\u201d said Gammon. \u201cMarrying decadent vanilla and honey with spice and savory components naturally results in harmonics that stand out in the nose and on the palate. But the melody created with more subtle and balanced flavors is where the true artistry of these whiskeys is revealed. Consistent with the past Flight Series releases, Series III is an expressive collection of whiskey innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Flight Series III is the first of Blue Run Flight Series to blend both Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Kentucky Straight Rye. Previous Flight Series releases utilized different sensory inspirations. Flight Series I delivered the artistry of Kentucky Straight Bourbon blends from various sources. For Flight Series II, much of the sensory aspect of its creation was done outdoors highlighting the contrast of flavors Shaylyn experienced in nature, where the whiskey reacts differently than in a still, climate-controlled lab.<\/p>\n
Each expression in the flight is a unique opportunity to enjoy a world-class whiskey that is a variation on a theme. Whiskey aficionados will want to add all six Flights to their collections to uncover the pronounced differences between each Kentucky Straight Blend. The contract distilleries include Castle & Key, Bardstown Bourbon Company and another undisclosed facility. All barrels featured #3 and #4 char and were aged, for a time, in non-temperature-controlled warehouses in Bardstown.<\/p>\n
Flight series Bourbon and Rye mashbills:
6YO Kentucky Straight Rye Barrels (12c\/80r\/0w\/8b)
5YO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Barrels (75c\/21r\/0w\/4b)
5YO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Barrels (65c\/30r\/0w\/5b)
5YO Kentucky Straight Rye Barrels (12c\/80r\/0w\/8b)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
We received expression #2, Buck & Brush, which is released at its natural barrel proof of 55.35% abv.<\/p>\n
And away we go!<\/p>\n
Blue Run Flight Series III \u2013 Buck & Brush Review<\/h2>\n
Aggressively sweet on the nose, this whiskey takes a trip to the dessert cart right away, skipping appetizers and entrees. Notes of caramel corn, coconut cream, and lemon curd offer a surprisingly complex m\u00e9lange of aromatics up front, with elements of marzipan, baking spice, and a more forceful vanilla note taking hold with time in glass. Keep this one in glass for a while, and immerse yourself in the nose as it builds and builds.<\/p>\n
Eventually one must sip the thing, and expectations are hardly dashed: The sweet punchiness continues its dominance, though initial, prominent notes of almond and gingerbread are soon countered by a lively fruitiness \u2014 red berries and plum \u2014 followed by a subtle twist on the finish, which evokes coffee, then mint.<\/p>\n
Fruit and sweet pastry elements continue to linger on the tongue, with just a pinch of pepper to add some heat to the mix. Ultimately, the needle may be leaning just a bit too far into sugary territory here, but those seeking an after-dinner bourbon that will pair perfectly with cherries jubilee or that molten lava cake won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n
110.7 proof.<\/p>\n
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Blue Run Flight Series III – Buck & Brush<\/h2>\n
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