Whisky: Breckenridge 105 High Proof Blended Bourbon

Producer: Tilray

Distillery: Breckenridge Distillery

Region: Breckenridge, Colorado

Whisky Type: Bourbon Blend

Age: NAS

ABV: 52.5% (105° Proof)

Aged in Cask: American Charred Oak (Level 3)

Price Range: $$

Breckenridge Distillery is located in the Rocky Mountains in Breckenridge, Colorado. It is the highest distillery in the world (9,600 feet above sea level) and one of the most awarded distilleries in the United States.

The distillery was founded in 2008 by Brian Nolt and started operations in 2010. It has less than 100 employees and makes a variety of spirits, other than bourbon, such as rum, gin, vodka, flavored vodka, etc.

Canadian-based cannabis company Tilray purchased the Breckenridge Distillery at the end of 2021 and will look to develop cannabis-infused, nonalcoholic distilled drinks and bourbon alternatives.

Distillery Awards:

• 2021 Visitor Attraction of the Year. Whisky Magazine, Icons Whisky America.
• 2019 Colorado Distillery of the Year at the New York Int’l Spirits Competition.
• 2018- Icons of Whisky award for Brand Innovator of the Year by Whisky Magazine in New York City.

Breckenridge 105 Blended Bourbon.

This Blended Bourbon is known for its high rye mash bill (58% corn, 36% rye, 6% malted barley) that delivers a delicious balance of honey, butterscotch, and white pepper.

Breckenridge 105 has the same mash bill as Breckenridge Bourbon but differ only in the proof level (105°/51.2% ABV vs. 92°/46% ABV)

After distillation, the bourbon is aged in American Oak with char level 3, which lasts about 35 seconds and develops spicy wood flavors, with caramel and vanilla notes.

Awards:

• 4x winner of Best American Blended (2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019) from the World Whiskies Awards.
• Bourbon of the Year in 2011 at the Int’l Wine & Spirits Competition

Tasting Notes for Breckenridge 105

Nose: Vanilla, oak, and baking spices.

Palate: Toasted oak, vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, and caramel.

Finish: Long with oak, caramel, and cinnamon.

Conclusion:

Breckenridge 105 Blended Bourbon achieves a good balance between sweet and spicy flavors. The higher proof of 105° makes the experience much more intense and engaging when compared to that of the original bourbon at 92° proof.

Excellent to drink neat or as base whisky for a whisky cocktail. Cheer!

Score: 3.75/5 ⭐

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