A little background
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company is back with the highly anticipated release of Batch 2 of their Peerless Toasted Bourbon. Known for their meticulous craftsmanship, Peerless has once again delivered a whiskey that combines tradition and innovation. Aged in two separate oak barrels, this bourbon begins its journey in a standard char level 3 barrel, developing rich flavors of caramel, brown sugar, and toffee. It is then finished in a toasted barrel, adding complexity with notes of honey, vanilla, toasted spices, and chocolate.
According to Peerless Head Taster John Wadell, the medium toast chosen for this batch results in an aromatic whiskey with a warm, sweet, and savory character that is sure to captivate bourbon lovers. Kentucky Peerless Peerless Toasted Bourbon Batch 2 is bottled at 109.4 Proof and has a retail price of $125 USD.
(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)
Color
Gold
Nose
Egg custard, cherry, orange, honey, graham cracker, root beer, caramel, brown sugar, and wood.
Palate
Cherry, lime, pecans, graham cracker crust, molasses, toasted caramel, and dark chocolate.
Finish
Leather, cinnamon, dry oak, pecans, oak, and spice.
In closing
Peerless Toasted Bourbon Batch 2 delivers a captivating tasting experience from start to finish. The expressive nose offers a delightful combination of egg custard, cherry, and honey, leading into a vibrant and intense palate where flavors of cherry, lime, and toasted caramel shine. Despite its thinner mouthfeel, the whiskey coats the palate beautifully, offering a rich complexity. The finish is long and tapering, with lingering notes of leather, cinnamon, and oak that deepen the experience. Overall, Batch 2 is a dark, rich bourbon with blooming flavors that bourbon lovers will savor with every sip.
NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Kentucky Peerless Distilling. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.
Peerless Toasted Bourbon Batch 2
109.4 Proof
The Good
- Effortless Nose
- Intense Palate
- Long Finish
The Bad
- A tad expensive
- Limited
