Southern Distilling – Southern Star Paragon Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Straight Bourbon (75cl, 50%)

This is a wheated straight bourbon from Southern Distilling, bottled in bond at 100 proof (50%) in a 750ml bottle. The mash bill is 70% corn, 16% wheat and 14% malted barley. It is a vibrant, dark amber colour, with a rich, silky texture. The nose is sweet, with a complex array of floral notes. On the palate there is a calming, silky texture and a rich caramel character, with warm flavours of ripe apple and dried apricot.