BLUE NOTE JUKE JOINT BOURBON 750ML

Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon — Detailed Description

Blue Note Bourbon Juke Joint is the flagship straight bourbon from B.R. Distilling Co., a Memphis-based whiskey producer. It is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is aged for a minimum of three years and bottled in Memphis. The standard Juke Joint is 93 proof (46.5% ABV) and unfiltered, giving it a relatively full, viscous mouthfeel for a bourbon at this price and proof. Blue Note Bourbon+1

Key specifications

1. Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
2. Producer: B.R. Distilling Co. / Blue Note Bourbon
3. Origin: Distilled in Kentucky; crafted and bottled in Memphis, Tennessee
4. Age: Minimum 3 years
5. Proof: 93 proof / 46.5% ABV
6. Mash bill: 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley
7. Filtration: Unfiltered
8. Bottle size: 750 ml
9. Style: Sweet, moderately spicy, fruit-forward bourbon Blue Note Bourbon+1

Aroma / Nose

The official tasting profile starts with sweet corn, allspice, and oak. In the glass, those grain-and-oak notes are accompanied by the familiar sweetness of vanilla, caramel/butterscotch and honey, while the rye component contributes a gentle peppery spice. Some independent tastings also find pear, ripe fruit and light herbal or grassy notes. Blue Note Bourbon+2

Overall, the nose is approachable rather than aggressively oaky or high-proof. It gives you the classic bourbon combination of sweet grain + vanilla/caramel + oak, with enough rye spice to keep it from becoming overly soft.

Palate

The defining feature is its viscous, rounded texture. Blue Note specifically describes the body as viscous, and the lack of filtration contributes to a substantial mouthfeel. Blue Note Bourbon

Flavor-wise, expect:

1. Vanilla
2. Caramel
3. Allspice
4. Pear
5. Apricot
6. Light oak
7. A touch of black pepper/cinnamon-like rye spice

The fruit character is particularly interesting. Pear and apricot give the bourbon a softer, slightly fruity character, while the 21% rye keeps the palate from being simply sweet. Independent reviews have also reported butterscotch, almond, nutmeg and ginger-like spice. Wine Enthusiast+1

Finish

The finish is generally medium in length, beginning with the allspice/rye spice before transitioning into oak, pear and vanilla. Some reviewers find a somewhat drier, oakier character toward the end, while others emphasize lingering vanilla and baking-spice notes. Blue Note Bourbon+1

It isn't designed to be an enormous, fiery finish like a 115–130 proof barrel-strength bourbon. Instead, it finishes relatively smoothly and encourages another sip.

Overall flavor profile

Sweet → Fruity → Spicy → Oaky

A good shorthand for Juke Joint would be:

Vanilla + caramel + sweet corn + pear/apricot + allspice + light oak

The relatively high rye content for a traditional bourbon gives it more spice than an especially soft wheated bourbon, but the 70% corn mash bill and fruit/vanilla character keep it firmly on the sweeter side.

How it drinks

At 93 proof, Juke Joint occupies a useful middle ground. It's strong enough to retain bourbon character when used in cocktails but not so strong that it becomes difficult to drink neat. Blue Note itself positions it for both neat drinking and cocktails. Blue Note Bourbon

I'd characterize it as:

1. Neat: Smooth, moderately sweet and fairly easygoing
2. With a splash of water: Opens up the vanilla, fruit and baking-spice notes
3. Old Fashioned: Very good fit because the vanilla, oak and rye spice stand up to bitters and sugar
4. Manhattan-style cocktails: Works well, although a rye whiskey would give a substantially spicier result
5. Bourbon Sour: Its fruit and vanilla notes complement citrus particularly well

Who would probably enjoy it?

Juke Joint is a good choice for someone who likes approachable, sweeter bourbon with noticeable rye spice, rather than extremely oak-heavy or high-proof whiskey.

It's particularly suitable for drinkers moving up from mainstream bourbons who want something with a little more texture and personality without jumping immediately to barrel-proof whiskey.

Bottom line

Blue Note Juke Joint is a relatively young but characterful Kentucky straight bourbon: sweet and fruity up front, creamy/viscous through the palate, with vanilla, pear, apricot and allspice leading into a moderately oaky finish. Its 93-proof strength and unfiltered presentation make it versatile enough for both sipping and cocktails. The official specifications are particularly notable for the 70/21/9 corn/rye/malted-barley mash bill and minimum three-year aging. Blue Note Bourbon

One important distinction: Juke Joint has also been released in higher-proof Uncut and single-barrel versions. Those bottles can taste dramatically richer, hotter and more concentrated than the standard 93-proof Juke Joint, so they shouldn't be confused with the regular expression. Whisky Advocate+1

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