Emma Jones
Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength
Behind Brother’s Bond Bourbon is two American actors – Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder. Probably most well known for their collaborative roles in the CW’s The Vampire Diaries, Wesley and Somerhalder’s friendship eventually lead them to create Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. For their cask strength release, the company states that “Ian and Paul hand-selected 70 of the finest Brother’s Bond Bourbon barrels to create this limited release for bourbon lovers.”
Nose
Creamy nougat | Sweet caramel | Slight oak | Surprisingly light for the proof
Palate
Dry cinnamon sticks | Rye spice | Charred oak | Leather | Dab of honey | Nougat | Light nuts | Pleasant
Finish
Sweet spiced vanilla | Bold cinnamon spice | Dry oak | Undulating rye spice lingers
Overall
Spice forward with a nice balance of sweet, Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength delivers a straightforward sip that cask strength lovers will enjoy. The whiskey starts off with a light and lackluster nose, which is redeemed with a dynamic midpoint and a spice-forward finish. Overall, this is a good example of well-constructed Indiana sourced bourbon.
You can purchase Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength at Frootbat. The bottle being reviewed is number 01356
Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Brother’s Bond Distilling Company, LLC
Distillery: Sourced from an undisclosed Indiana distillery(ies)
Release Date: Ongoing
Proof: 115.8
Age: NAS (Aged at least 4 years per TTB regulations)
Mashbill: Undisclosed
Color: Gold
MSRP: $80 (2023)
Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength is a collaboration between two popular actors and their love for bourbon is evident with this release. The spice-forward profile and limited selection of barrels make this a unique and enjoyable experience for bourbon lovers. Definitely worth trying and supporting a brand with a strong brotherly bond behind it.
From barrel #18 with a yield of 118 bottles.
“Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength brings together the talents of two American actors to create a flavorful and balanced bourbon. Starting off with a light and creamy nose, the whiskey delivers a spice-forward palate and a lingering finish. A great choice for cask strength lovers.”