Bomberger’s PFG™ (Precision Fine Grain) Bourbon Review

February 21, 2025 · By Matthew Evans · 9 / 10

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Whiskey Consensus Score

9 /10

Outstanding

Score Breakdown

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Palate

Finish

9.1

Complexity

8.9

Value

9.1

Reviewed by Matthew Evans
February 21, 2025

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Bomberger’s PFG™ 2025 release, a meticulously crafted Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in custom French fine grain oak barrels.

The Good

Great mouthfeel
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A little background

The 2025 release of Bomberger’s PFG™ (Precision Fine Grain) Kentucky Straight Bourbon represents a meticulous approach to whiskey-making, emphasizing precision at every stage of production. This bourbon undergoes a dual-barrel aging process, beginning in a new toasted and charred American oak barrel before being transferred to a proprietary French fine grain oak barrel crafted to exacting standards.

The finishing barrels incorporate wood sourced from renowned French forests and are air-dried for over 40 months to enhance their unique characteristics. Bottled at 100.2 proof (50.1% ABV) after a careful filtration process, Bomberger’s PFG™ is a testament to intentional craftsmanship and refined maturation techniques.

Bomberger’s PFG™ (Precision Fine Grain) Bourbon carries a retail price of $140 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Burnished

Nose

Dark caramel, cherry, molasses, milk chocolate, brown sugar, tootsie roll, and woody oak.

Palate

Cherry, fudge, brown sugar, dark caramel, boiled peanuts, tootsie roll, oak, and a dusting of cinnamon and baking spice.

Finish

Raisins, dark cocoa, fudge, boiled peanuts, molasses, baking spice and oak.

In closing

Bomberger’s PFG™ (Precision Fine Grain) bourbon delivers a well-balanced and richly layered experience from start to finish. The nose is sweet and inviting, with abundant oak complementing deep caramel and chocolate notes. On the palate, its velvety mouthfeel enhances a harmonious blend of dark caramel, brown sugar, and baking spices, with a distinct tootsie roll character weaving throughout. The finish lingers with rich cocoa, molasses, and warm spice, showcasing a refined oak presence without overwhelming the profile. With its thoughtfully chosen proof point, this release strikes an excellent balance between depth, sweetness, and spice.

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

Bomberger’s PFG™ (Precision Fine Grain) Bourbon

100.2 Proof

Nose

9.0/10

Palate

9.0/10

Finish

9.1/10

Complexity

8.9/10

Value

9.1/10

The Good

Great mouthfeel
Value

The Bad

Availability

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Every bottle on Whiskey Consensus is evaluated across five categories on a 1–100 scale. The five scores are averaged to produce a final overall score out of 10.

Nose

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Finish

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Complexity

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Value

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Score	Rating	What It Means
9.5 – 10.0	Exceptional	One for the history books
9.0 – 9.4	Outstanding	A benchmark expression
8.5 – 8.9	Great	Seek this bottle out
8.0 – 8.4	Very Good	Above average in every way
7.5 – 7.9	Good	Worth your money
7.0 – 7.4	Above Average	A solid everyday pour
6.5 – 6.9	Average	Unremarkable but drinkable
6.0 – 6.4	Below Average	Hard to recommend
5.5 – 5.9	Hard Pass	Better options at this price
0.0 – 5.4	Avoid	Not worth your time or money

About the Author

Matthew Evans

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Matthew is the founder and visionary behind Whiskey Consensus. What began as a project to explore the Instagram platform and share a love for whiskey has evolved into so much more. Professionally, Matthew works in digital marketing as a solutions engineer and sales leader, bringing innovative strategies to the table. Outside of work, Matthew is an avid runner, as well as a car and watch enthusiast. He is also deeply committed to giving back to the community through various volunteer responsibilities.

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