I have enjoyed Three Chord Bourbon for years now. I can honestly say that I have never had one of their expressions I didn’t like. Blender Ari Sussman has the magic touch when it comes to blending and finishing whiskey.
The Allman Brothers Band bottle is a tribute to his ingenuity. This expression blew me away from the first sip. I may be mistaken, but I believe that this is the first bourbon finished in toasted peach wood. How did he come up with this idea? I do get that the album label had some influence, but toasting a fruit wood to finish was pure genius. “Eat a Peach” stands as one of the Allman Brothers Band’s finest achievements, seamlessly blending powerful studio tracks with unforgettable live performances. This album is not only a masterpiece of Southern rock but also a heartfelt tribute to Skydog, the legendary Duane Allman.
This limited release is part of Three Chord Bourbon’s 2024 Backstage Series and just began shipping 2 weeks ago.
The tasting notes tell the story below. This is a magical bourbon that is a perfect match for the “Eat a Peach” album!
Three Chord Bourbon The Allman Brothers Band
Class: Kentucky and Tennessee Bourbon
Price: $49.99 (750 ml)
Notes:
- Age 3.5 and 6-year blend
- Finished in toasted peach wood
- Distilled in Tennessee and Indiana
- Blended and bottled by Three Chord Bourbon, Chelsea, Michigan
- ABV 47.5%
Nose: 94.5/100
Vanilla and toasted wood stand out, with a touch of spice. Overall, a nice nose.
Palate: 99/100
Nice sweetness with vanilla and spice. Well-rounded with a remarkably surprising peach note.
Finish: 99/100
A very long finish of baking spices and, dare I say, peach cobbler.
Overall: 97.6/100
Recommendation: One of the most enchanting bourbon’s I’ve had! Highly recommend buying a bottle. This is one you’ll definitely want to try.
Available at: www.wbserickhouse.com East and Allman Brothers Band | Mash Networks
From the distillery's website:
About Three Chord Bourbon
“Each of these custom blends were created in collaboration between the artists and our whiskey maker, Ari Sussman. Each label was specially crafted by designers known for their work in the music industry on concert posters and merch design. These limited releases are truly a joining of worlds that work so well together: whiskey, music, and art.” For more information about Three Chord Bourbon and founder Neil Giraldo, visit: https://threechordbourbon.com/backstage-series/
Bill Varnell is the Publisher of Whiskey Network® and is the curator of WBSE’s Rickhouse