There are lots of interesting options happening right now in the world of finished bourbon. Here’s one I didn’t see coming: coffee-infused bourbon.
This unique expression takes Lincoln County charcoal-filter processed bourbon and adds coffee bean from Muletown Coffe Roasters late in the maturation process.
Bib & Tucker Small Barch Bourbon: Gold Roast Bourbon
Tasting Notes (from the distillery:)
Nose: Deep inviting aromas of freshly brewed coffee and rich molasses complemented by subtle notes of sweet corn and spice
Palate: A layered profile of vanilla and young oak, blend with milk chocolate
Finish: Medium-long and balanced, with lingering notes of oak and vanilla, accented by a hint of dark roast coffee and brown spice
Color: Deep amber with a hue reminiscent of walnut or brown sherry
SRP: $49.99
ABV: 46%
Every element of the Gold Roast process was meticulously designed to create a harmonious blend of whiskey tradition and coffee sophistication:
- The bourbon is first filtered through sugar maple charcoal in the traditional Lincoln County Process for added smoothness.
- It is then aged for a minimum of six years in new American oak barrels.
- Muletown’s Arabica coffee beans are then roasted to Master Blender Alan Kennedy’s specifications and introduced during the final stage of maturation.
- Using a cold extraction method, we steep this proprietary blend in our cask-strength whiskey, infusing the spirit with deep aromatics and roasted complexity.
- Finally, the finished bourbon is expertly blended into the full batch for a smooth, balanced expression worthy of the Bib & Tucker name.
Source: Bib & Tucker
"With Gold Roast Bourbon, we set out to honor the timeless relationship between coffee and bourbon, two American rituals that have gone hand in hand since the turn of the century. Starting with our signature mash bill of corn, rye, and barley, we carefully crafted a spirit that could carry the richness of a proprietary Arabica coffee roast without overpowering the delicate character of our 6-Year Tennessee Bourbon. The result is a finish that delivers the perfect balance of smoothness and roasted coffee complexity. It's refined, nuanced, and unmistakably Bib & Tucker.”
About Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon
(From the distillery) Bib & Tucker crafts award-winning small batch bourbons that are aged to perfection for a minimum of 6 years. The name, bottle and small batch approach were inspired by the turn of the century in America, a time of unprecedented progress and adventure when all bourbon was small batch. Aged in the rolling hills of Tennessee, Bib & Tucker doesn't cut corners. In a time when other brands are taking their age statements away, Bib & Tucker proudly puts the age statement on the front of every bottle. Bib & Tucker's The Classic Six was awarded 93 Points from Whisky Advocate, ranking #14 out of the Top 20 Whiskies in 2021. The bourbons are best enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in whiskey-forward cocktails. For more information, please visit bibandtuckerbourbon.com..
