There are many more things I would’ve much rather bought at this price point if I knew then what i know now. I sampled this neat and from a glencairn.Breckenridge was one of the first bourbons I bought back in my early days with whiskey. Being open since 2007, it’s amazing that you don’t really find any age statements on their products 13 years later. To my knowledge, Breckenridge Bourbon has always sourced other state’s distillates (Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee) as long as they were high rye bourbons and then blended it with their own. Founded in 2008, Breckenridge Distillery calls themselves the “World’s Highest Distillery” and use water from Rocky Mountain snowmelt in their blending and distilling. Breckenridge Bourbon prides itself on being the highest (altitude) distillery in the world.

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By Shauna McKnight / December 21, 2016 . And that probably is accurate based on my limited knowledge of where whiskies are made. American . Delivery & Pickup Options - 38 reviews of Whiskey Star - Breckenridge "A nice surprise to find a great BBQ joint in the heart of Main Street. Recently this gem of a whiskey was awarded a Gold medal at the 2011 International Wine and Spirits Competition in the UK - one of just three awarded that year! I don’t know and probably never will, but the bottom line is that it is hard to get excited about this whiskey and I don’t think you’ll find me buying another one anytime soon.© 2017 Copyright Bourbon Culture // All rights reserved Bright and fruity with just a hint of youth showing.

Whiskey Review: Breckenridge Whiskey Port Cask Finish.

The climate of high altitude not being conducive to aging whiskey?

Moving from Colorado from Indianapolis, I wanted a memento to take with me from a state I grew to love. They've adapted well to COVID requirements and we enjoyed a great meal with patio seating. The Full Review . Take one look at their website, and it is clear that Breckenridge has taken its Bourbon on a tour of seemingly every whiskey competition around the world. Breckenridge Bourbon hangs its hat on its many awards. Over 4,000 Whisky Ratings. We will be… And that probably is accurate based on my limited knowledge of where whiskies are made. Reviews . So with that said, I must state that there are many lower priced bourbons on the shelf that are more in my wheelhouse flavor wise.

Thin with the tart fruit from the nose being the dominant factor. From Colorado’s high-altitude Breckenridge Distillery, this bourbon ages for at least three years in oak before it’s bottled at 43-percent ABV. As the name suggests this Breckenridge Bourbon is made at 9600 feet in Breckenridge, CO.

Or if the status has changed at some point. While nothing is off putting with this bourbon, there is also not much there to dissect, which may be due to over dilution. Breckenridge Port Cask Finish Whiskey starts as their bourbon whiskey that is then finished for an undisclosed amount of time in 59-gallon Tawny Port casks of various ages. I won’t take issue with it success at these competitions. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when I popped open this bottle of Breckenridge Whiskey Port Cask Finish, simply because bourbon and port are a fairly uncommon pairing. Breckenridge Bourbon prides itself on being the highest (altitude) distillery in the world. Let’s find out. Since I bought this bottle, Breckenridge has expanded their lineup to include finished whiskies and even a high-proof version.

Is it lack of storage space?

Once blended the bourbon is proofed down to 86 proof, 43% ABV, and sold with a retail price of around $40-$45.Banana runts candy, tropical punch, honey, and lemon grass. image via Shauna McKnight/The Whiskey Wash.

Unfortunately, Breckenridge bourbon doesn’t do that memory justice as the distillate here is young and disjointed. But all of these attempts leaves me wondering why there have been no higher aged products coming out of a distillery that has been open since at least 2008. The situation is murky about the source of the whiskey, whether it’s distilled by Breckenridge, sourced elsewhere, or a blend of the two. Breckenridge Distillery: Port cask whiskey - See 286 traveler reviews, 148 candid photos, and great deals for Breckenridge, CO, at Tripadvisor. The Whisky Advocate Buying Guide is a powerful tool for learning, discovery, and making the most of your whisky buying budget. Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey is one of the first whiskey releases from the distillery. Once blended the bourbon is proofed down to 86 proof, 43% ABV, and sold with a retail price of around $40-$45. You can follow along with his whiskey experiences and contact him via Instagram profile @barrelstrength_eric Breckenridge Bourbon is, according to their website, a blend on bourbon distilled at their distillery in Colorado and bourbon sourced from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. All of their bottles contain distillate at least 2 years old and sometimes labeled up to 4 years old, but that’s about it. The mash bill is 56% yellow corn, 38% green rye and 6% malted barley. The mash bill for Breckenridge contains 56% yellow corn, 38% green rye and 6% unmalted barley, and it's aged for 2 to 3 years in American white oak 53 gallon barrels. So how would their standard fare, 86 proof bourbon stand up? Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey Review. Or just a bad business plan? Breckenridge Bourbon is, according to their website, a blend on bourbon distilled at their distillery in Colorado and bourbon sourced from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana.