Daviess County Medium Toasted Finished Bourbon is the second in the Daviess County Toasted Finished Series. What’s it like? Read our full review to learn more!
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Daviess County Medium Toasted Finished Bourbon is the second in the Daviess County Toasted Finished Series. What's it like? Read our full review to learn more!
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Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon is another in a line of bourbons that has a lighter color but a heavier taste. Citrus, specifically orange, is the predominant flavor here. There’s also a teeny bit of grapefruit that balances out the flavors. The pepper is the big surprise at the end, but no wonder. Daviess is a blend of bourbon and ryes and that little kick shows off a nicely blended pour.
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Please enjoy our Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey review by Ray Marcano
This is a bourbon that had only been back on the market for two years, and we’re certainly glad it is.
Lux Row Distillers relaunched Daviess County in 2020 under three different labels — Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Kentucky Straight Bourbon – Cabernet Sauvignon Finished, and Kentucky Straight Bourbon – French Oak Barrel Finished — and released only 4,000 bottles of each. According to press information, the brand honors Daviess County, which boasts a long history of distillers. The Daviess County Distilling Company opened in 1874 and survived prohibition by selling “bonded medicinal whiskey.” Most recently, Lux Row released the limited edition Daviess County Lightly Toasted Barrel Finished Bourbon.
Daviess County does not make its mash bill public. However, Daviess County Bourbons are unique in that they are a blend of both a straight wheated bourbon and a traditional straight rye bourbon. Rather than four grains being used for the initial distillate, as in some four grain bourbons, this one is a blend (or mingling) of the 2 straight bourbons. Age is 4+ years.
Let’s taste it:
Rested for 15 minutes in a Glencairn
Nose: Honey, citrusTaste: Orange, vanilla, honey, pepperFinish: Orange, caramel, vanilla
Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon is another in a line of bourbons that has a lighter color but a heavier taste. Citrus, specifically orange, is the predominant flavor here. There’s also a teeny bit of grapefruit that balances out the flavors. The pepper is the big surprise at the end, but no wonder. Daviess County is a blend of wheated and “rye” bourbons and that little kick shows off a nicely blended pour.
This is what I call a nice, light summer drink. It’s great for sipping and doesn’t need a thing to keep it enjoyable. Sour mash means a sweeter bourbon since distillers take old mash and use it to start the fermentation of a new mash. I love sweeter bourbons, but you’ll like this one even if you prefer a more traditional style.
Have you tried Daviess County Straight Bourbon? What do you think?
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Lux Row Distillers continued the expansion of its Daviess County brand with the August 2022 release of Daviess County Lightly Toasted Bourbon with a limited release of 3,000 six-packs (18,000 bottles). Lux Row noted that this bourbon contains the same bourbon and rye blend as the other bourbons in the Daviess County line. However, the flavor profile comes from toasting the barrels.
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Please enjoy our Daviess County Lightly Toasted Bourbon Review by Ray Marcano
A little more heat and a little more oak make a recipe for an excellent bourbon.
Lux Row Distillers continued the expansion of its Daviess County brand with the August 2022 release of its Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Lightly Toasted American Oak Barrels with a limited release of 3,000 six-packs (18,000 bottles). Lux Row noted that this bourbon contains the same ryed and wheated bourbon blend as the other bourbons in the Daviess County line. However, its unique flavor profile comes from the lightly toasted barrel finish.
Daviess County does not make its mash bill public. However, Daviess County Bourbons are unique in that they are a blend of both a straight wheated bourbon and a traditional straight rye bourbon. Rather than four grains being used for the initial distillate, as in some four grain bourbons, this one is a blend (or mingling) of the 2 straight bourbons. Age is 4+ years.
Let’s taste it:
Rested for 15 minutes in a Glencairn
Nose: Pepper, honey, caramel, vanilla, oak Taste: Honey, cane sugar, caramel Finish: Caramel corn, a hint of banana’s foster, brown sugar streusel topping
This is a classic sipping bourbon, having all the properties you would expect, combined with the added flavors of a product that has been lightly toasted. Furthermore, the oak isn’t at all overpowering, and it’s a pleasant compliment to honey, caramel, and vanilla on the nose. At first, I was stumped on the finish. But, after sitting for a few seconds, the dominant caramel and brown sugar came through, and reminded me (slightly) of banana’s foster and more definitely of the brown sugar streusel topping I use on apple pie.
Lux Row has another winner in its latest Daviess County release. This one, again, has more straight bourbon qualities than the finished bourbons they released in 2020. Nothing wrong with those at all. Here’s hoping Lux Row makes more of this available in future releases.
I hope you have enjoyed our Daviess County Lightly Toasted Bourbon review by Ray Marcano. Ray publishes a free monthly newsletter, The Bourbon Resource. You can subscribe here. If you would like to read about more Daviess County bourbons, check out our Daviess County Cabernet Finish Bourbon Review and our Daviess County Bourbon Finished in French Oak Casks Review.
Would you like to learn more about distilleries and bourbon? Are you planning a trip to Kentucky Distilleries? Maybe you would like to live the bourbon life vicariously through us? If any of these are true, then check out BourbonObsessed.com today!
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If you want a bourbon that will surprise you, try this Daviess County Cabernet Finished Bourbon. I mean, wow. First, the thick mouth feel surprised me and reminded me of a sauterne, a sweet dessert wine. The red wine comes through big on the nose but quickly calms down. The deep, dark fruit does bring hints of cabernet, but it’s not so overwhelming that it overpowers the flavors of the bourbon, a flaw in a number of finished bourbon products.
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Please enjoy our Daviess County Cabernet Finished Bourbon Review by Ray Marcano
If you want a bourbon that will surprise you, try this.
Lux Row relaunched Daviess County in 2020 under three different labels, with the cabernet barrel finish being one of them (sour mash and French oak finish are the other two). If you have a hard time finding a bottle, there’s a reason. Lux Row only released 4,000 bottles.
Daviess County does not make its mash bill public. However, Daviess County bourbons are unique in that they are a blend of both a straight wheated bourbon and a traditional straight rye bourbon. Rather than four grains being used for the initial distillate, as in some four grain bourbons, this one is a blend (or mingling) of the 2 straight bourbons.
Let’s taste it: Rested for 15 minutes in a GlencairnNose: Red wine, licoriceTaste: Honey, black currants, burned brown sugarFinish: Sweet black plum, wine, caramel
I mean, wow. First, the thick mouth feel surprised me and reminded me of a sauterne, a sweet dessert wine. The red wine comes through big on the nose but quickly calms down. The deep, dark fruit does bring hints of cabernet, but it’s not so overwhelming that it overpowers the flavors of the bourbon, a flaw in a number of finished bourbon products.
The character reminds me of dessert wine, so I had a pour with a chocolate cookie, and I thought my taste buds would explode. The chocolate altered the taste and the wine barrel sensation popped, reminding me of a good Merlot. The finish contained a potpourri of chocolate, licorice, black currants, and the sweetness of plums. Whether you drink it with or without dessert, this one is a winner.
Have you tried the Daviess County Cabernet Finished Bourbon? What do you think?
I hope you have enjoyed our Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finished Bourbon Review by Ray Marcano. Ray publishes a free monthly newsletter, The Bourbon Resource. You can subscribe here. Would you like to read about another Daviess County Bourbon? Check out my Daviess County Bourbon Finished in French Oak Casks Review!
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In one of the strangest co-branding partnerships I’ve seen, Lux Row and Ducks Unlimited (DU) have announced the launch of Daviess County Double Barrel Bourbon.DU Managing Director of Corporate Relations Jim Alexander says:We are thrilled to have L…
In one of the strangest co-branding partnerships I've seen, Lux Row and Ducks Unlimited (DU) have announced the launch of Daviess County Double Barrel Bourbon.
DU Managing Director of Corporate Relations Jim Alexander says:We are thrilled to have Lux Row Distillers as an official licensed partner of DU, and we're excited to see this high-quality bourbon come to life. Daviess County Double Barrel Bourbon is certain to be highly sought after by DU members and supporters, and we're proud of our partnership with the team at Lux Row Distillers.
This release was created by Lux Row Master Distiller and Ducks Unlimited member, John Rempe. This release is finished in Missouri white-oak barrels with toasted heads and features a mash bill similar to other Daviess County Bourbon variants. Daviess County Double Barrel Bourbon comes in at 96 proof (48% alcohol) and carries an MSRP of $49.99.
My Take
It wasn't expressly stated, but I'm fairly confident this will find it's way to Ohio. There is what looks like a placeholder on the State website describing it and having the same $49.99 price. In terms of the product... it's a very interesting partnership. Ducks Unlimited is dedicated to the conservation of wetlands so people can continue to hunt and shoot ducks. This isn't a charity that I care about and I'm sure contributions to DU are baked into the price. If this is something you're passionate about, this could be a good bourbon to give a go... otherwise, I think consumers are probably paying an inflated price for a partnership that doesn't have an impact in their day-to-day.
Source: Lux Row
