Blue Note Toasted is a straight bourbon whiskey finished with two types of toasted French oak staves. Crafted in Memphis, the bourbon is bottled unfiltered at 50% ABV, or 100 proof. According to the brand, the toasted finish adds depth and complexity while maintaining an approachable drinking profile that belies its proof. The expression is available nationwide.
The palate adds to the experience flavors of hazelnuts and almonds, though it’s not without an edge of greenness, lending a grassy quality to the experience. Lighter than its 50% abv would suggest, the bourbon has a gentle quality that takes things back to its corn-fed roots, touched with nutmeg, red pepper, and the flavor of Red Vines candy.