A little background

Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 90 proof and comes in at a retail price of $45. It is distilled by Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan. The mashbill is 70% corn, 25% wheat, and 5% rye. All of the ingredients are organic, and the whiskey is non age stated. The product is made during a single distillation and is created in small batches. The company is unique in that the Featherbone Factory building where the whiskey is made used to produce products such as leather goods.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Caramel

Nose

The nose offers notes of chocolate and peanut butter almost like a Reese Cup, floral notes, and cherries. It smell rich and creamy.

Palate

This whiskey has a low to medium viscosity with notes of peanut butter, cinnamon, flowers in the spring, light caramel, and dark chocolate.

Finish

There is a medium finish with notes of cinnamon, chocolate, and peanut butter. The palate flows into the finish and is very pleasant.

In closing

This is a fairly complex whiskey with unique notes of chocolate and peanut butter. It is also unique with the smoothness in which it travels down the palate. I would definitely recommend picking up a bottle of this especially if you are a fan of sweeter whiskeys like Old Forrester 1910 and Woodford Double Oaked or enjoy chocolate and peanut butter candies. I would not recommend adding water to this offering as it becomes astringent and the flavors blend together. Overall, I was impressed with this offering.

The sample used for this review was provided courtesy of Journeyman Distillery with no strings attached. We thank them the the opportunity to try this unique and tasty whiskey!