Emma Jones
Nose
Diving into the nose of Rock Town’s Column Still Collection Small Batch Straight Bourbon Batch 1, the first thing that comes to mind is deep and rich caramel, paired with stewed apples. You can also pick out some sweet corn coupled with a hint of barrel char. All that rounded up with a light marshmallow finish.
Palate
On the palate the bourbon has a strong sweet oak front that leads into subtle notes of brown sugar. Underneath it all is a pleasant wheat grain and a mild maltedness. The bourbon’s light body allows the flavors to not linger too long.
Finish
The finish is a bit short, with a baked bread taste as well as a light peppercorn spice. Oak and caramel can still be tasted, but are quite subtle.
Overall
The high corn content of this bourbon paired with the grains grown in Arkansas and distilled at Bardstown Bourbon Company creates an interesting foundation that needs more time to fully mature. With proper aging,this bourbon could reach its full potential, however the lack of it causes the flavors to fall off a bit too quickly.
Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Rock Town Distillery
Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company
Release Date: Ongoing
Proof: 92
Age: 2 Years, 10 Months
Mashbill: 79% Corn, 13% Malted Barley, 8% Wheat
Color: Dark Copper
MSRP: $50 (2023)
This review provides detailed and thoughtful descriptions of the nose, palate, finish, and overall impression of the Rock Town’s Column Still Collection Small Batch Straight Bourbon Batch 1. The reviewer notes the potential for the bourbon to improve with proper aging and provides a well-rounded assessment of the flavors and experience.
This comment is about the flavor profile of Rock Town’s Column Still Collection Small Batch Straight Bourbon Batch 1. It discusses the nose, palate, finish, and overall taste of the bourbon, highlighting its rich caramel and oak notes and an overall pleasant but short finish. It also notes potential for further aging to enhance full flavors.
The nose of this bourbon evokes a depth of sweetness and warmth, reminiscent of stewed apples and rich caramel. The palate follows suit with sweet oak and brown sugar, while the finish is mildly spicy and slightly short. Overall, while the bourbon has potential, more time in the barrel would greatly enhance its complexity and depth.