NULU Straight Bourbon Whiskey Reserve

A little background

NULU Straight Bourbon Whiskey Reserve from Prohibition Craft Spirits is blended from a small batch of 4-5-year-old MGP bourbons. The mash bill consists of 75% Corn, 21% Rye, and 4% Malted barley. After aging, this non-chill filtered bourbon is bottled at 101 proof. MSRP is approximately $45 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Light Amber

Nose

The nose is filled with notes of oak, rye spice, and cinnamon, and cereal grain. Somewhat reminiscent of a cinnamon muffin. As the spirit opens in the glass, notes of brown sugar and vanilla begin to appear.

Palate

The First sip has a thin to medium viscosity. Baking spice and oak notes are most prominent. The second sip introduces some dark fruit notes through the mid-palate. The third sip is a nice combination of the notes listed above.

Finish

The finish is short to medium but pleasant. Baking spices, cinnamon, and oak are the most prominent notes. Faint hints of allspice appear as the finish begins to fade.

In closing

The NULU Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a nice offering from Prohibition Craft Spirits. The nose and palate are filled with cinnamon, oak, dark fruit, and baking spice notes. The finish is short to medium but will keep you reaching back for more. This spirit is not overly complex judging from the first pour. However, this spirit seems like it will open nicely with oxidation. This one could easily be an everyday drinker and available at a very fair price.

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