In the beginning of March, JYPSI Spirits announced the launch of its fourth whiskey with its Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon.To quote co-founder and music artist, Eric Church, “This is a whiskey with a price point and a flavor profile everybody can enjoy, but with the same high-quality approach we’ve taken with our other whiskeys. And that’s what we were looking for with Tribute.”
I have had the unique opportunity to sample the entire JYPSI line and have been impressed with each expression!
What also makes this blend unique is the source of the grains. Whiskey JYPSI whiskey maker Ari Sussman said, “Instead of using commodity grains from large commercial farming operations for efficiency, the company contracted with small family farms willing to grow more flavorful, varietal-stated grains specifically intended for making whiskey. These sustainably raised grains for Tribute include a variety of the once-sacred Cherokee White Corn.”
OK, enough with the talk, let’s get to the tasting!
Whiskey Jypsi: Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon
Class: Blend of Straight Bourbon whiskey
Price: $44.99
Notes:
- Aged at least 4 years in new American oak barrels.
- Tribute then takes the extra step of proofing down its whiskey and re-barreling it for an additional 3 to 6 months – also in new American oak.
- Bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof).
Nose: 88/100
Rich caramel dominates. A generous amount of vanilla can be found followed by a nice bit of charred oak.
Palate: 90/100
Surprisingly viscous for the proof, generous vanilla, caramel and barrel char all mingle nicely.
Finish: 89/100
Caramel, vanilla, and barrel char linger. Flavors continue with a nice long finish.
Overall: 89/100
Recommendation: Worth buying a bottle. You’re not going to go wrong with this on your shelf!
Bill Varnell is the Publisher of Whiskey Network Magazine® and is the curator of WBSE’s Rickhouse
