Belfour Bourbon Whiskey Finished With Texas Pecan Wood

A little background

Belfour spirits is a new company that was founded by Hockey Hall of Famer “Eddie the Eagle” Belfour. Belfour Bourbon Whiskey Finished With Texas Pecan Wood has a mash bill composed of 60% corn, 30% wheat, and 10% malted barley. This spirit was aged a minimum of 18 months in new American charred oak before spending additional time mellowing with added staves of Texas pecan wood. Belfour Bourbon Whiskey Finished With Texas Pecan Wood is bottled at 92 proof and has an MSRP of approximately $89 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Gold

Nose

Cinnamon, baking spice, caramel, roasted nuts, and a touch of fruit cake.

Palate

Chocolate, nuts, coffee, butterscotch, and a good bit of wood influence.

Finish

A decently long and dry finish with notes of vanilla, spice, nuts, bittersweet chocolate, and oak.

In closing

Overall, Belfour Bourbon Whiskey Finished With Texas Pecan Wood is an enjoyable whiskey with some interesting notes. Despite being lower proof at just 46% ABV, this bourbon does have a nice balance of heat. For a sub two-year-old bourbon, there are some nicely developed complex flavors and an overall pleasant flavor profile. The biggest disappointment about this bourbon is the price, as $90 is quite steep for a whiskey of this age, regardless if it comes in one of the nicest bottles I’ve ever seen. Seriously, this thing can be repurposed as a beautiful decanter! So, if you’re looking for something new or are a die hard hockey fan, this is one you should definitely try.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Belfour Spirits. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.