Name: Taconic Dutchess Private Reserve – Christmas Edition
Color: Brown
Nose: Corn, malt, vanilla, oak, caramel
Taste: Corn, malt, vanilla, oak, caramel, orange notes
Taconic Distillery’s “Taconic Dutchess Private Reserve” is from the Hudson Valley area of New York and was sent to me last year to review. I could not get it into the schedule for 2023, but I am making a point to get it into the 2024’s as the Holiday Season and shopping approaches!
This expression is titled, “Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Dutchess Private Reserve” and is bottled at 50% abv. It is non-chill filtered and is non-aged stated, but aged 5 years in charred American Oak barrels. The mash bill is 70% corn, 25% rye, and 5% barley. When tasted side by side with Taconic Bottle & Bonded, you can notice the aging has smoothed out whiskey more even though they are the same abv. Taconic states that their whiskey is good for sipping and/or cocktails. This expression is very good for sipping neat. It is well balanced, smooth, and has no burn on the finish.
A main point I would like to make is that Taconic makes several whiskies, spirits and merchandise and with Christmas past approaching any of their products would make a great gift! You can check out what can be ordered online or take a ride up to the distillery to enjoy a drink and their bar/store. Many thanks to Paul at Taconic for sending this bottle to me.
Priced around $60 and worth money. Merry Christmas!
If you like it, drink it! – Chris
If you like it, drink it!
