Ironroot Republic
That Boutique-y Spirits Company
That Boutique-y gang has been on a US road trip, collecting a hoard of delicious spirits along the way. This is a straight bourbon from the Texas-based Ironroot Republic, distilled from a mash of 100% Bloody Butcher corn, presumably named so due to its intense red hue. Due to being aged in new charred oak barrels, it meets the requirements for a bourbon, as opposed to a corn whiskey, despite that immense mash bill. It's rare to come across a single cask of this, with the majority of Bloody Butcher spirit used as a flavouring across the distillery's range, but you can always trust the Boutique-y folks to get their hands on something unusual.
Batch 1 is a release of 242 bottles.
Heaps of buttery barbecued corn, caramelised brown sugar, and woody spice, with herbaceous, sappy undertones.
Mouthcoating layers of oily oak and toasted nuts, with chocolate fondant and stewed red fruits joined by rich dark caramel and flashes of nutmeg.
Cedar and pepper join for the finish, with a touch of woody anise and sweeter baking spices.
