Belle Meade XO Cognac Finished Bourbon
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Distiller:
MGP
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Bottler:
Nelsons Greenbrier
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ABV:
45.2%
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Age:
NAS
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 84
- Publication: The Whiskey Wash
- Excerpt: This whiskey is interesting, a little different, and certainly tasty. I like the depth of flavors it brought.
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- Raided Score: 89
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: Finish is rich, hearty, and long, offering warming notes with a distinct Cognac influence. Let this one open up for a few minutes in the glass, or drop in some water.
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- Raided Score: 86
- Publication: Whisky Advocate
- Excerpt: Honestly, there’s a textural brandy-and-bourbon struggle, but beautiful vanilla and nutmeg surface, ensuring it is indeed bourbon. A muted spice comes toward the end with rich caramel. Solid sipper.
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- Raided Score: 86
- Publication: The Whiskey Jug
- Excerpt: That all said, on the whole it’s a tasty beverage and would never be disappointed to find some Belle Meade Bourbon XO Cognac Finish in my glass.
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- Raided Score: 91
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: The high rye component makes as big of an impact as the Cognac barrel, though the finish is influenced heavily by wood and citrus.
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: This is fine, and I enjoyed this product fine but it didn't blow me away or even really leave me feeling a need to try it again.
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Nose:
Clove, cinnamon, odd raisen notes, oak, and a good bit of MGP bourbon baking spices and honey. As hard as the finish may try, it cant hide that this is MGP bourbon.
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Taste:
Thin, sweet and definitely a finished MGP. Theres some nice wood spice, wine notes like grapes and honey blend well. Its oddly tannic though and dusty leathery. I like it so far, but more proof would be nice.
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Finish:
Short, grows astringent, spicy, clove heavy
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Overall:
As hard as I try, I think that MGP bourbon just doesnt scratch any itches for me. This is fine, and I enjoyed this product fine but it didnt blow me away or even really leave me feeling a need to try it again. Maybe the finish just isnt for me but my guess is finishing a base spirit I dont totally love wont have spectacular results. Its a good, solid product though if a bit expensive. Im giving this a Rank 5.
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Score:
6
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