American Prairie Bourbon is named after the impressive 5,000 square mile wildlife reserve in northeastern Montana, the largest in the lower 48 states. High West are also donating 10% of post tax profits from this whiskey to the project.
The whiskey itself is a small-batch blend of two straight Bourbons, a 6 year from Seagrams in Lawrenceberg, Indiana and a 10 year old from Four Roses with a higher rye content in the mashbill by comparison:
6 year old Bourbon: Mashbill of 75% Corn, 20% rye, 5% barley malt.
10 year old Bourbon: Mashbill of 60% Corn, 35% rye, and 5% barley malt.
Tasting notes
Nose
Light caramel notes supported by mixed peels and cinnamon.
Palate
Sweet, toasty spices, vanilla, cherries and manuka honey.
Finish
Peanut brittle, chocolate orange and hints of dried red berries.
Overall
Quite a light Bourbon with subtle oak.
