![]() The rim was heavier, but not thick, the legs were similar, but lacked the sticky droplets. It, too, is six years old and also retails for $64.99, and bottled at 120.9°.Īppearance: The color was a slightly deeper chestnut than Unicorn Hunter. Now, in an interesting turn of events, The Secret Midnight Whiskey Club provided me a sample of another Backbone pick, this time for the Central Wisconsin Bourbon Society. But, you aren't finding that on the shelf. Saying that, between the two, and I am probably biased, I preferred the predecessor. Just to get it out of the way, it takes a Bottle rating and if you missed out on Unicorn Slayer, don't make the same mistake. There was a distinct Indiana hug about it, but despite the proof, it couldn't be described as hot or burn.īottle, Bar, or Bust: Unicorn Hunter was tasty as hell and a very easy sipper. Then, on the back, it was coffee, clove, and oak.įinish: A blend of charred oak, coffee, cinnamon, and black pepper lasted several minutes before falling off. In the middle, I tasted rye spice and toffee. Up at the front, I experienced a sweet and fruity punch of berries and cherry syrup with dark chocolate. Palate: The mouthfeel was oily and coated everywhere with ease, and was full-bodied. When I drew in the vapor through my mouth, a wave of cherry vanilla ran across my tongue. As I continued to sniff around, I detected berries and dark chocolate. Nose: An aromatic combination of mint, menthol, and stone fruit was easy to pick up. A thin rim was created, and it generated wavy legs that fell back into the pool of liquid sunshine but also sticky drops that did not. Let's #DrinkCurious and get this taken care of.Īppearance: In my Glencairn glass, Unicorn Hunter presented as chestnut in color with amazing clarity. I'd like to thank The Secret Midnight Whiskey Club for providing me a sample in exchange for my honest, no-strings-attached review. You'll find this only at Niemuth's and one of the 168 bottles yielded will set you back $64.99, which is less expensive than Unicorn Slayer was. To be frank, two points isn't going to make a lot of difference. Unlike its predecessor, which was 7.5 years old, Unicorn Hunter is 6 years and a month. It is distilled from the same 70% corn, 25% rye, and 5% malted barley mash. Like Unicorn Slayer, this is a barrel-proof, uncut, single barrel Bourbon. Unicorn Hunter is distilled by MGP, and it is bottled under the Backbone Bourbon brand. However, the Secret Midnight Whiskey Club did ask me to review it for them, which I'm happy to do. It was also picked by The Secret Midnight Whiskey Club for Niemuith's, but this time, I was not part of the selection committee. Today, I'm reviewing one called Unicorn Hunter. At the time, I stated Unicorn Slayer was one of the five best barrel picks I've been involved with. ![]() I had assisted in that pick, and it was one of those mind-blowing ones that resonate with you for years. It was selected by The Secret Midnight Whiskey Club for Niemuth's Southside Market in Appleton, Wisconsin. Really good store pick.Back in January, I wrote about a store pick called Unicorn Slayer. ![]() Bold flavor, and I just really enjoy the oaky, buttery cinammon toast and then the cinammon apples that follow. Interesting.įinish: Oak, cinnamon, vanilla, and apple skin linger. ![]() I think I had a similar red apple skin note with Weller 107, although this is not wheated. Actually on second sip the red apple skin and vanilla becomes much more prominant. Buttery cinnamon toast with some red apple skins thrown in. Palate: Strong, bold palate flexing it’s 123 proof. It’s nostalgiac even, remembering fondly one of my favorite childhood breakfast foods. Smells just like buttery cinnamon toast with some sugar sprinkled on top. Nose: Butter slathered oak, cinnamon, vanilla, refined white sugar, red apple skin, and a slight bready note. This bottling is 8 years old and is bottled at 123 proof. It is distilled in Indiana, so I assumed it was MGP, but upon further review, it seems they stopped using MGP and have since sourced other distillers. One of the store picks was this Backbone Bourbon Uncut Single Barrel. I was at an “unofficial” tasting event at my favorite local shop where some “enthusiasts” brought some bottles to share and the store owner let us all sample the newest store picks. ![]()
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