Olivia Taylor
Review for Hirsch The Bivouac (Batch AHH0822)
Hirsch The Bivouac is a batched product that the brand says will be composed of approximately 160 barrels per batch. The combination of two Kentucky bourbons presents an easy to drink spirit with light vanilla, oak, and spice notes interwoven with summer fruits and peaches. However, what one gains in an easy drinking sip, one loses in depth.
Nose
Aromas include hay, oak, light vanilla, grain, hint of fresh peach, faint baking chocolate, and brightness.
Palate
Tastes of summer fruits, muted vanilla, light fresh oak, white peppercorn spice, and a straightforward sip.
Finish
The finish is oak-driven, with light rye spice, whiffs of cinnamon spice, faint vanilla, dab of peach, and a lingering light heat.
Overall
Straightforward and to the point, Hirsch the Bivouac delivered an easy drinking sip at the expense of providing any real depth. While incredibly easy to drink, future batches of Hirsch the Bivouac should look to add more depth to its sip.
Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Hotaling & Co.
Distillery: Distilled by Hirsch Distillers at an undisclosed distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky
Release Date: October 2022 (Ongoing)
Proof: 100
Age: Blend of bourbons aged 3 Years, 2 Months and 8 Years
Mashbill: Blend of two mashbills:
95% 3 Years, 2 Months: 74% Corn, 18% Rye, 8% Malted Barley
5% 8 Years: 72% Corn, 13% Rye, 15% Malted Barley
Color: Yellow Gold
MSRP: $55 (2023)
I agree with the assessment that Hirsch The Bivouac provides an easy to drink spirit but lacks depth. However, it still delivers on its promise of light vanilla, oak, and spice notes with a touch of summer fruits. This would be a great option for those looking for a simple and straightforward bourbon.
Hirsch The Bivouac seems to be a smooth and easy-to-drink bourbon, but might lack in complexity. It will be interesting to see if future batches can strike a better balance between an approachable taste and a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
I enjoyed trying Hirsch The Bivouac, but I found it to be a bit lacking in depth. The combination of two bourbons makes for an easy drinking experience, but it could benefit from more complexity. Overall, a pleasant sip with room for improvement in future batches.