Daniel Davis
22 Salute Fig-Vanilla Bourbon
As 22 Salute Spirits & Coffee puts it, their products come “With a purpose.” That purpose is drawing attention to the average 22 veterans we lose to suicide every day. A noble cause and one their product is sure to draw attention to, a unique pour that stands out on the shelf.
Nose
The nose opens with a dark and brooding aroma filled with dark chocolate, coffee beans, fig, plum, vanilla extract, and brandy.
Palate
The palate opens with a delightful brandy soaked concord grapes note before transitioning to black cherry and vanilla extract.
Finish
The finish starts with a potent walnut note, before black cherry and prune return. There’s a touch of oak too, but it struggles to fully exert itself.
Overall
It’s currently limited to only 150 bottles, but I can see the company possibly releasing it again or even changing its infusion components. Overall it was quite a surprise and I can see a lot of people enjoying it as an after dinner pour.
Value
For its noble cause and unique flavor profile, 22 Salute Fig-Vanilla Bourbon is definitely worth trying.
Classification: Bourbon Infused with Mission Figs and Vanilla Beans
Company: 22 Salute Spirits & Coffee
Distillery: Dragon Distillery
Release Date: June 2023
Proof: 80
Age: NAS
Mashbill: Undisclosed
Color: Mahogany
MSRP: $70 / 750mL (2023)
“Great review! It’s inspiring to see a company incorporate a meaningful purpose into their product. The combination of fig, vanilla, and bourbon sounds intriguing and I would love to try it myself. Thanks for highlighting the value of this bourbon – both in terms of taste and for supporting a worthy cause.”
“The 22 Salute Fig-Vanilla Bourbon is a unique and flavorful pour with a noble cause behind it. It’s definitely worth trying for its interesting infusion components and for supporting the cause of bringing awareness to veteran suicide.”