Product of: United States

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Corn whisky was the forerunner to bourbon, and this American straight-corn whiskey is still the last in production at a major distillery. As such, it must have at least 80% corn grain in the mashbill, which is 80% corn, 8% rye and 12% malted barley.

As a Straight Corn Whiskey, it must and must be aged in uncharred, new or used white oak barrels, and have no flavouring, colouring or blending additives.

Mellow Corn is not only a 'straight' corn whisky but it has the extra designation of being bottled-in-bond, hence must be aged a minimum of four years.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 03/03/2016

Appearance:

Clear, mid-golden amber.

Aroma:

Chargrilled sweetcorn, linseed oil rubbed cricket bat, chamois leather, blanched almond, butter and cinnamon.

Taste:

Light to medium bodied. Sweet chargrilled sweetcorn, new leather and toasty oak with enlivening black pepper and cinnamon spice.

Aftertaste:

Dry, toasty finish with lingering spicy chargrilled sweetcorn.

Overall:

As the name suggests this whiskey not only has a very high percentage of corn in its mash bill, it also has a distinctly buttery chargrilled corn flavour with an enlivening black pepper and cinnamon spice.