Stats
Rebel Reserve
Single Barrel - Barrel Proof
Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Aged 12 Years
Barrel No. 5651883 - Filled 9.30.09
Lux Row Distillers - Bardstown, Kentucky
Distilled & Aged in Kentucky
126.5 Proof
Mash Bill: 68% Corn, 20% Wheat,, 12% Malted Barley
Retail Price: $199
Poured Neat in a Norlan Glass
Color: Tawny
Nose: Brown Sugar, Rich Oak, Vanilla, Cinnamon
Palate: Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Pan-fried melted Butter, Caramel
Finish: A Warm Medium Linger with a great viscous mouthfeel
Overall: As soon as Lux Row announced the release of this bottle, it was only a matter of time before I made it a point to get to Bardstown again and secure one for the Library. As of now, this is a Distillery Only release and One per Person per day. The price tag of $200 may scare away some folks but when you look at the big picture, this is quite the find. Boasting the same Mash Bill as Old Fitzgerald and Larceny (Heaven Hill), this Cask Strength Single Barrel is a leap above the already pleasant Rebel 10 Year. The particular barrel I pulled from the shelf is 126.5 Proof and can be summed up quickly by saying, This is a Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake with Vanilla Frosting in a bottle. Of course the oak is present and very welcoming, but it's not the main attraction. The Brown Sugar is the MVP here. This has already become one of my top Bourbons of 2022 and we're only just getting started. What a pour!
Library Rating: 9.1 / 10