Release No.3 - Late 2019
Release No. 3 of Sam Houston 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was crafted from specific barrels in a private reserve of premium bourbon.
Barrels were sampled and ultimately selected by the talented industry veterans; Steve Nally and John Hargrove. Utilizing their bourbon knowledge, educated palates and the skillful team at Bardstown Bourbon Company, Steve and John helped Western Spirits Beverage Company curate a new offering of our limited bourbon.
B A T C H E S
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P R O F I L E
The new batches of Sam Houston were crafted from a rare, premium bourbon reserve. The bourbon was aged for a minimum of 12 years and was held to the highest scrutiny for quality, flavor and complexity. Each barrel was hand-chosen, and the current release has been crafted in extremely small batches, using only 3 barrels at a time. Each bottle is individually hand-labeled with specific aging notes and numbered.
T A S T I N G N O T E S
from
JOHN HARGROVE
Vice President, Manufacturing Operations Bardstown Bourbon Company
(former Master Distiller at Sazerac and Barton 1792)
Color / Deep amber, dark reddish tones with shimmering copper highlights
Nose / A subtle but noticeable balance of dried fruit, honey, orange peel, molasses, with a lingering toffee. As it opens up a noticeable, yet elusive smokiness rounds out the complex but balanced nose.
Taste / An expected rye spice, married with hints of cherry cream, vanilla, citrus, and cotton candy. A slight creamy mouthfeel that highlights the sweetness that presents itself on the end of the palate.
Finish / A savory, yet classical finish. Both, long and balanced. Subtle oak and baking notes are buried under a slight spicy cinnamon flavor.