Blaum Bros. Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made in Galena, Illinois, with a mash bill of 72% corn, 23% rye and 5% malted barley. It is aged four years and bottled at 100 proof in batches of eight barrels.
It sucks to give out a paltry mark to people who are making an earnest go of it, but honestly, I’m not a fan of the puddle water school of craft distilling.
I could’ve smelled this whiskey for hours. The nose is fabulous. The palate is a bit underdeveloped; This very liquid with more time in oak will likely be gorgeous. The brothers are doing good things, making thoughtful whiskey, and I am truly excited to taste what they release down the road.
On the palate, the sturdy proof holds up well to a few drops of water, revealing iced herbal tea, mint leaves, cinnamon, black pepper, and orange oil, as well as plenty of chewy oak.
