Stats
Company Distilling
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Finished with Maple Wood
NAS - 3 Years Minimum
90 Proof
Produced and Bottled by Company Distilling
Columbus, Ohio
Mash Bill: Various - Blended Wheated Mash
Retail Price: $60
Poured Neat in a Glencairn
Color: Deep Cooper
Nose: Light Fruits, Honey, Toasted Caramel, Vanilla
Palate: Slight Butterscotch, Warm Brown Sugar And Cinnamon Apples, Honey, Maple Syrup, Touch of Oak
Finish: Wonderful Mouthfeel. Maple and Oak coating with a Warm Medium Linger.
Overall: “Gather Around” is the motto on the back of this bottle. It couldn’t be more to the point and depict exactly what this hobby/obsession is all about. Whiskey drinking has come a long way, but when all is said and done, it should bring folks together. A vessel, if you will, to break the ice, to sit and sip after a long day, or my favorite, a gathering amongst friends. This is the perfect balance of sweet and still bold enough to smack your lips and enjoy sip after sip.
The City of Townsend, Tennessee is the premier setting for Company to have their Tasting Room and Gift Shop built right along the river and at the start of the Smokey Mountains. The vibe is unparalleled. Fresh air, smiling people and in this case, great sipping whiskey. The wife and I had the pleasure of enjoying a lot of what Townsend has to offer during the Grain & Grits Festival this past year (2021). We also had the pleasure to sit down with Company Master Distiller, Jeff Arnett (former Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller) and discuss everything under the sun including this amazing new venture. There is true passion and excitement in his voice when speaking of Company and that means a lot to me. TO Jeff and the entire Team, It’s hard not to get excited for what’s to come. I can tell this is only the start to an amazing journey.
Now, my overall impression on this Wheated Bourbon: The nose and the flavor profile are there. So much is happening with each sip but all circles back to that Maple Finish. The sweet tones from the wheat really drive this home for me. Certainly a bottle to bring around the fire and enjoy amongst friends. I’d be very curious how much more impressive this might be at 100+ Proof, or even Cask Strength? ::Wink Wink::
Library Rating: 8.4 / 10