Taconic Distillery Cabernet Barrel Finished Bourbon Whiskey

Taconic Distillery has come a long way since opening its doors and introducing its brand with a sourced bourbon. They got a relatively late start for a craft distillery in New York, and that matters more than in most parts of the U.S., because New York State is one of the places where craft whiskey and micro-distilling got its start. It’s a crowded field in the Empire State now, so standing out isn’t easy. Nonetheless, Taconic was the official bourbon of the Culinary Institute of America’s Beefsteak last year. They keep busy at Taconic with a variety of limited offerings, beyond their core line. This most recent example is a 90 proof bourbon finished in Cabernet Sauvignon casks.

Taconic Distillery Cabernet Barrel Finished Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: The nose was outside the box, showing little of the sweet side of bourbon, but plenty of dry, toasted wood and a surprising nuttiness.

Palate: The flavor followed from there: vanilla and wood spice, but more of the latter than the former, while also being quite dry and quite nutty.

Finish: The finish was a touch sweeter, but spicy in the main.

Distillery Information

Taconic Distillery, established in 2013, is a purveyor of fine craft spirits located in the Hudson Valley of New York. They handcraft their award-winning bourbon and rye whiskies in small batches using the finest ingredients, including grains grown in New York and natural spring water from their farm.

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