A little background

Belle of Dayton’s Detrick Bourbon pays homage to the historic Detrick Distilling Co. that was founded in Dayton in the pre-prohibition era. Their bourbon is a rare 5-grain mash bill of corn, oats, rye, wheat, and malted barley that is distilled with naturally filtered water from the Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer.

The intricate flavor and full-bodied texture of Detrick Bourbon are a result of slow pot distillation, followed by aging in a hand-toasted, 53-gallon white oak cask. Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel, ensuring a unique sipping experience that is both elegant and satisfying.

Belle of Dayton Distillery takes pride in crafting premium spirits that are rooted in the local history and culture of Dayton, Ohio. With the release of Detrick Bourbon, they continue this tradition, offering a bourbon that is both delicious and historic. Detrick Full Proof Single Barrel Bourbon Batch 003 went into the barrel 02/12/2017 and was dumped on 07/26/2023, making this Bourbon 6 years, 5 months, and 14 days old. It is bottled at 120 Proof and has a retail price of right around $100 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Burnish

Nose

Vanilla custard, cola, clove, orange peel, lemon drop, brown sugar, and chard oak.

Palate

Clove, cherry cola, cinnamon, sweet tea, candied lemon, orange taffy, leather, and oak.

Finish

Sweet tea, orange taffy, coffee, campfire smoke, burnt caramel, and spice.

In closing

Belle of Dayton Distillery’s Detrick Single Barrel Bourbon Batch 003 is a full-bodied flavor bomb that’s exceptional in just about every single way.

The experience starts off with a super-expressive nose that’s incredibly rich and complex. The Vanilla custard and cola notes jump right out of the glass, followed by citrus, fruit, and oak. On the palate, you’re met with a super oily and rich mouthfeel filled with evolving flavors of clove, cherry cola, candied lemon, and leather. The palate transitions effortlessly into the long finish with notes of coffee, orange taffy, campfire smoke, and spice.

As the third Single Barrel Detrick release from Belle of Dayton, they’re continuing to set the bar incredibly high for craft distilleries!

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