The big question here is what exactly separates this Lux Row Distillers rye from the aforementioned Rebel 100 Straight Rye. Now joining it from the same company, we have what is more or less a sister product in the form of the new Ezra Brooks 99 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey. Over time, this has resulted in fewer and fewer genuine “value” bottles of rye outside of some of the old, dependable brands from major distilleries, but at just $20, the 50% ABV (100 proof) new formulation of Rebel 100 Rye certainly qualifies. Rye whiskey is typically sold at something of a premium compared with bourbon in the American whiskey market, at least when we’re talking about MSRPs, with lower age statements and proof points typically commanding a somewhat higher price. A D is one star and a D- one-half of a star.As I observed a few months ago when tasting Lux Row’s Rebel 100 Rye Whiskey, finding objectively good value on the rye whiskey shelf is always something to celebrate. A C- is two stars.ĭ+ to D-: Below average whiskey. A B- is three stars.Ĭ+ to C-: Average whiskey. The best of the mass market whiskeys fit in this category, as do the bulk of the premium brands. Five stars.Ī-: A fine bottle of whiskey, representing the top end of the conventional, premium range.ī and B-: Good and above average. Above five stars.Ī: An outstanding bottle of whiskey, but lacking that special something which makes for a true masterpiece.
A+: A masterpiece and one of the ten best whiskeys of its type. Some "premium" whiskeys really are quite terrible, while some mass market products are good enough to pour into a decanter and serve to the Duke of Edinburgh. The following indicators should be taken as only a guide and not a set of hard and fast rules. The Whiskey Reviewer uses a letter-based rating system, instead of the numerical 100-grade rating system. This is how the Old Fashioned was served, and it definitely allows you to enjoy Backbone Bourbon Uncut without unduly diluting the rich flavor.ĭepending on the batch, Backbone Bourbon Uncut ranges from $45 to $55. It is recommended to not water down your Backbone, and instead enjoy it with a large block of ice. With this bourbon you get bold proof flavor without overpowering the other ingredients. The best Old Fashion that I have experienced was made with Backbone Bourbon Uncut (and this is coming from the Wild Turkey bourbon devotee!). This is particularly robust bourbon that makes surprisingly good cocktails.
The taste is rich and creamy with an edgy bite that lingers to the warm, smooth finish, even with the higher proof. This bourbon is a tribute to the strength of character found in the people of the Midwest, the “Backbone of America.”īackbone Bourbon Uncut has a nose that is a pleasant combination of citrus and earthy tones with the typical bourbon essence of vanilla. They are confident they will be around for a long time, and are picky about their distributors, as they should be. Even at such a young age, they are confident enough to release Backbone Bourbon Uncut as 114 to 117 proof (57 to 58% abv) barrel strength bourbon.īackbone Bourbon was introduced to Indiana in 2012, and is still exclusive to the state. There is no blending of the barrels, and as they put it they have left the “backbone” of the bourbon in.
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Backbone Bourbon distills small batches from a 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley mash in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (not to be confused with the home of Wild Turkey and Four Roses south of the Ohio, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky), then ages them for around 4 years to be bottled at full barrel strength in Bardstown, Kentucky. If you aren’t wedded to the idea of bourbon being distilled in Kentucky, then I have found great straight bourbon for you. “… it takes backbone to lead the life you want.”
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