Released in 2013, Colorado Mountain Bourbon Whiskey is the flagship spirit from Axe and the Oak Distillery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This high-rye blended bourbon is aged 3 years, bottled at 92 proof and non-chill filtered. It is aged in No. 3 char barrels. Each bottle includes batch and bottle numbers, along with a “tunes” note referencing music the production team listened to during bottling.
The mid-palate sees a mix of spice cabinet, nutmeg and clove mostly, which rides into a generous finish accented by a bit of barrel char and milk chocolate. It’s not overly complex, but what it lacks in that department it makes up for in balance and approachability. A dangerously easy sipper.
The resulting bourbon is sweet, easy drinking, and pleasant, making for a bourbon that will appeal to those looking for something that errs on the sweeter side of things.
