Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey
Type: Micro Distilled, Small Batch A very unique bourbon, great example of a young, but well done whiskey.
Bourbon, also referred to as “straight” bourbon, is a grain whiskey made from at least 51% corn, using new-charred oak barrels, and aged for a minimum of two years. If aged less than four years, it must include an age statement.
Its’ name comes from Bourbon County, a formerly larger geographic area covering Kentucky and Virginia. The type of whiskey from this area was called “Bourbon” to distinguish it from the primarily rye whiskey from Pennsylvania. Curiously, there are no distilleries in the current (and much smaller) Bourbon County in Kentucky.
The ingredients for bourbon are water, corn, yeast, and two other grains: one being barley which helps in fermentation and adds character, the other usually being rye, but in some cases, wheat. If the latter is used, it is referred to as a “wheated” bourbon.
Sourmash refers to fermented grain and yeast solution that is used as a “starter” from a previous batch (much like sourdough bread), which creates the next batch of bourbon. Sourmash is also known as “setback.” Many distilleries use the sour mash process as it is thought to guarantee a more consistent product not that it affects the distilling or taste of the finished product to a great extent.
While most bourbon is produced in Kentucky, the only legal geographic requirement is that it is produced within the United States. Indeed, there are may new microdistilleries all over the United States that produce bourbon including a more or less local one, Honeoye Falls Distilling. Other requirements are that the whiskey is not distilled over 160 proof, is barreled for aging at no more than 125 proof, and is bottled it no less than 80 proof. No coloring or flavoring agents are allowed to be added to the whiskey.
Bourbon is the only whiskey that gains proof while it ages- all other whiskeys and many other types of spirits tend to lose it during the aging process . This is due to the temperature extremes and general conditions it is stored in.
A very unique bourbon, great example of a young, but well done whiskey.
Decent if a trifle simple. Available almost anywhere and a reliable choice.
Interesting variation from the Jim Beam Family but a bit overshadowed by the wood and lacking some finesse and balance overall.
A very interesting bourbon flavored with brandy. Well worth a try.
Interesting whiskey with malty chocolate overtones to it.
Nicely done 12 year old whiskey. Nicely balanced age and wood profile.
A failed experiment in my opinion
A premium single barrel version of an old standard.
Light, easy to drink, but not a lot going on flavor wise. Simple, easy, and cheap.
For a Jim Beam product actually quite outstanding.
Delicious, complex and cheap for what you get.
It is very rare for us to chose a distiller twice in a row to have a product as spirits of the month but Last Shot Distilling has come out with another great product
An outstanding whiskey for a young small barrel bourbon from a distillery barely older than it is .
Damn fine for such a young whiskey.
This bourbon uses wheat rather than rye in its mashbill resulting in a lighter taste and body.
Maker’s Mark with a big infusion of French Cognac Oak
Complex and interesting especially for such a young whiskey.
An older style bourbon that just seems a bit tired and light compared to their others.
Old Crow lacks character- even bad character- it’s just bland, harsh and ultimately pointless.
This is a take-no-prisoners whisky of the Old Style.
Old style, slightly rough and young tasting. Decent and cheap enough for the money.
If you like it rough (but not too rough) this one is for you. A few years can make a big difference.
No longer a whiskey I would recommend. Better cheaper stuff out there now.
A very rye forward, spicy and somewhat intense bourbon.
Damned lovely whiskey. Please bury me with a bottle of this.
A nice if not spectacular bourbon. Part of the money you spend is donated to an excellent cause. So when has NPR offered you a deal like that?
A good bourbon of a drier style, that is not as common as it used to be.
A lean, dry as dust whiskey not without its charms. Not your average young bourbon.
For those who like it spicy, sweet, and slightly rough.
A premium bourbon that was one of my favorites for years.