Three Notch'd Distilling Co.
Three Notch'd Distilling Co.
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Orion Virginia Bourbon Whiskey is produced using blue corn in Nellysford, Virginia, at Three Notch'd Distilling Co. Aged for four years, it is a limited release available at all distillery locations.
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Distinctly woody, with rich notes of dates. A buttery character swirls together with sweet aromas of caramel corn, vanilla and brown sugar.
Dry and assertive, with a strong presence of wood spice. Vanilla carries through to the palate, followed by a touch of mesquite honey that adds depth without cloying sweetness. A subtle nuttiness is found.
Slightly bitter on the finish with notes of walnut, cloves and allspice. There is a pepperiness that lingers past the nuttiness.
Orion isn't as earthy as other corn varietals like bloody butcher, but the blue corn does make it stand out a bit from other bourbons. However, the corn could come through stronger, as the oak steals the show with its wood spice and vanilla presence.
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
