Ben Holladay 6 Year Old Bottled-In-Bond Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

Ben Holladay Bourbon is classified as a Real Missouri Bourbon under a 2019 law requiring that any whiskey labeled as Missouri bourbon must not only meet the federal standards for bourbon, but also be mashed, fermented, distilled, aged, and bottled in the state; aged in oak barrels manufactured in the state; and—beginning January 1, 2020—made with corn exclusively grown in the state. It is also Bottled-in-Bond, a rare and prestigious designation in the distilled spirits industry, signaling that the product is distilled, aged, and bottled in the same location and assuring a mark of authenticity.

This six-year-old, Bottled-in-Bond, Real Missouri Bourbon is crafted with the same mash bill that was developed by Ben Holladay in 1856. This whiskey represents the perfect union of distilling tradition and modern-day production.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Thick caramel, subtle dry baking spices and lighter leather and barrel char. Medicinal cherry and raspberry, buttery toffee, and a growing chocolate with soft slightly herbal earthy sweetness.

Palate: More spice to the palate than on the nose. Cola-like sweetness with some cherry and raspberry red fruits, walnut, semi-sweet chocolate and slightly dry oak.

"I may take some flak for this comment, but I often judge a new bourbon brand by how similar it tastes to similar Kentucky bourbons. Competitors to this bottle would include Heaven Hill 7 Year BiB, Four Roses Single Barrel and Old Forester 1897. With those three in mind, I’d say that this is a worthy adversary to all of those." - The Bourbon Culture

"Born in Missouri from a storied distillery, Ben Holladay returns to the market sporting a 6 year old age statement and unique flavor profile, and immediately makes an impact." - Eric Hasman, Breaking Bourbon

"Slam dunk from a newly refreshed brand. Ben Holladay’s first dash back on the market is a success and a brand to watch." - Whisky Raiders (88 Points)