Emma Jones
Nose
Kentucky cream pull candy | Sweet corn | Dab of peanut brittle | Damp oak | Overall faint scents
Palate
Light vanilla | Sweet oak | Gently rye spice | Faint candy corn | Dab of peanut brittle | Nice mix of sweet & spice
Finish
Quick burst of rye spice | Vanilla powder | Oak | Leather | Short
Overall
Making you work to extract the flavors it contains, this single barrel of Saint Cloud 7 Year 100 Proof Single Barrel Bourbon doesn’t offer enough to justify its price.
Saint Cloud positions their products to have an upscale feel with their tall sleek and distinctive bottle that stands out on the shelf. Adorned with cork that displays a copper colored Icarus holding a fleur-de-lis, it’s a nice nod to the fact that it’s a Kentucky sourced bourbon at heart.
The sip features a wealth of flavors, however, they come across as faint and lacking complexity. Opening on sweet notes with a touch of damp oak, the whiskey has a sweet aroma, but one that makes you work to pick it apart. The midpoint of the sip rises above the rest with a nice mix of sweet and spicy notes, along with a faint candy corn note which helps explain the bourbon’s given “Candy Corn” moniker. Ending on a quick burst of rye spice along with more traditional notes of oak and leather, the finish is short overall and caps off the sip with a distinct abruptness.
For those expecting the same experience out of this 100 proof single barrel version that they may have experienced with the higher proof Saint Cloud’s 7 Year Single Barrel Bourbon, they will walk away disappointed. While each single barrel by definition will be unique, the barrel being reviewed delivers a bourbon that is flavorful but also makes you work too hard to appreciate those flavors. Factor in its high price tag, and the end result is that this whiskey is hard to justify in today’s market.
The bourbon being reviewed comes from the barrel named “Candy Corn” and is bottle number 83.
Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Saint Cloud
Distillery: Sourced from an undisclosed distillery in Kentucky
Release Date: Ongoing
Proof: 100
Age: 7 Years
Mashbill: Undisclosed blend of corn, rye, and malted barley
Color: Golden Hay
MSRP: $99 / 750mL (2023)
He nose could use a bit more complexity and power to match the sip and finish. In the end, it leaves you wanting a little more, but still satisfied overall.
This review highlights the different elements of the bourbon – from the sweetness on the nose to the spice on the palate and finish. It also mentions the overall high-end packaging and the quality of the flavors, while noting that it could use some improvements in complexity. Overall, it leaves the reader with a sense of satisfaction and suggests that the bourbon is worth a try despite its flaws.
This review gives a comprehensive description of the flavors and packaging of the Saint Cloud Single Barrel Bourbon. The reviewer notes the lack of complexity on the nose but praises the satisfying flavors on the palate and finish. Overall, the review suggests that the bourbon is worth trying despite its flaws.
He price may not be worth it to some.
Positive review:
I really enjoyed the mix of sweet and spice in this bourbon. Even though it may be a bit expensive, the flavors make it worth it. Plus, the packaging is unique and adds to the upscale feel of the brand. Definitely worth a try!