Episode 8: Stellum Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Stellum Spirits is a whiskey brand launched by Barrell Craft Spirits, which is well-known for its high-quality, cask-strength American whiskeys. As a modern and innovative brand, Stellum Spirits aims to creatively push the boundaries of American whiskey traditions while maintaining an appreciation for the classic foundations of the craft.
Stellum Bourbon, a particular highlight of the portfolio, is a blend of straight bourbon whiskies. Known for its rich character and nuanced profile, it is the result of thorough and meticulous blending of sourced bourbon from several distilleries based in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.
Despite its high proof, it's highly regarded for its smooth and balanced profile, often described as having notes of caramel, toasted oak, and various fruits. Thanks to the meticulous process of blending batch and single barrel whiskies, each sip of Stellum Bourbon is designed to offer a harmonious combination of age, purity, and proof.
The name 'Stellum' comes from the Latin word 'stella', meaning star, and the brand positions itself as an exploration into the country's best distilleries in terms of quality and elegance. Its modern aesthetic combined with superb blend quality sets Stellum Bourbon as a star player in the American whiskey scene, appealing to both veterans of whiskey tasting and newcomers to the spirit.
https://www.stellum.com/bourbon
Nose: Intense clove and allspice immediately jump out of the glass, supported by creamy macadamia nuts and light tobacco. As the whiskey opens up, sweet aromas of honeysuckle, green apple, and nectarine begin to show, rounded off by toasted rye and oak.
Palate: The tip of your tongue is met with a hint of vanilla, marshmallow, and cotton candy. The whiskey quickly transforms as it spreads across your tongue, revealing spicy notes of black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon baked apples. The spice is supported by tart underripe blackberry and apricot that contrasts perfectly against the initial sweetness.
Finish: The spiciness of the palate carries over into the finish with candied ginger and more black pepper before slowly fading into a syrupy sweet honey.
With the Addition of Water: The strong pepper notes are more subdued, allowing for sweet cinnamon streusel and stewed apples to come to the forefront of the palate.
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