For 10 years, High Wire Distilling Co. in Charleston has crafted quality spirits from local and regional crops. When it came time to create their signature bourbon, they decided on a South Carolina grown, 100% Jimmy Red corn mash bill. This is their single-barrel expression.
Pour: Jimmy Red Single Barrel Bourbon b. 794
Proof: 116.2
Age: not stated (reportedly 5 years)
Color: dense copper
Nose: cornbread, trail mix, peanut butter pie
Taste: grilled sweet corn, savory vanilla, white pepper
Finish: medium long w/ toasted caramel, barrel char, faint mint
Overall: Jimmy Red barrel 794 is a fascinating bourbon – savory, yet sweet enough to maintain balance. I’m reminded of my great-grandmother’s cornbread, followed by a slice of peanut butter pie and a sprig of spearmint. A creamy and complex southern delight!
Rating: Top Jimmy.
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