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Belle Meade Reserve Bourbon

Belle Meade Reserve Bourbon

(0.75l, 54.15%)


8/10
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$52.99
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A really good balance of flavor, power, and refinement.

Charles Nelson immigrated from Germany with his family in 1850. His father was washed overboard during the trip and the burden of supporting the family landed squarely on his fifteen-year-old shoulders. He set immediately to work making soap and candles. Then he opened up a store to sell them. Then he expanded the store into a large grocery chain still in operation today. Eventually, he bought-out his Whiskey supplier — the Green Brier Distillery. Fate and fortune caused that distillery to close in 1909, but Charles Nelson’s great-great-grandsons — Andy and Charlie — re-founded the distillery, producing a range of Bourbons, Tennessee Whiskeys, and specialty Spirits.

Each batch of Belle Meade Reserve Bourbon is comprised of hand-selected barrels that are divided and balanced into two batches. That means each release is a little bit different than the one that came before it. But in the case of Belle Meade, the level of quality is very consistent — which is why it was voted #10 in the list of "Top 20 Whiskies of 2018" by Whiskey Advocate. The Spirit is bottled at a beautiful 108.3 proof — 54.15% ABV — so it has more than enough power and pleasure to go around.
  • Category
    Bourbon
  • Style
    Bourbon Whiskey
  • Region
    Tennessee
  • Country
    United States
  • Alcohol
    54.15%
  • Distillery
    Green Brier Distillery
  • Age
    NAS
  • Chill Filtered?
    No

Flavor Spiral™

About The Flavor Spiral

Close
oak
bread
spicy
cocoa
apricot
milk chocolate
plums
corn
salty
What does Belle Meade Reserve Bourbon taste like?

The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Belle Meade Reserve Bourbon and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.

We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.

Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Reddish Amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma comes alive quickly with notes of fresh cornbread, warm oak, and cocoa.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Warm spice greets you on first sip followed by apricot, more sweet cornbread, chocolate milk, a dash of sea salt, baking spices, and plum.

Finish
The finish is long with a blooming rye-spice warmth.

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Belle Meade Reserve Bourbon
Jonathan
Jonathan,
I want more
 
Russell
Russell,
Excellent slow sipper neat. Strong, good spice. Nighty-night.
 
Brian
Brian,
Enjoyed this one . The spice/burn is minimal but lingers!
 
Robert
Robert,
nice sweet start with a bit of a spicy finish
 
Wade
Wade,
A little spicy for my taste but quite a bit of flavor but in top it. Not as sweet as I expected
 
JD
JD,
Decent flavor but it is pretty bland in every way. Very balanced but not much stands out
 
Daniel
Daniel,
Brown sugar, molasses, sweet spice, and butter. Little bit of clove and tobacco. Smooth for the ABV. A step up from Michter’s, but also priced that way.
 
ERICK
ERICK,
Great bourbon. Initial sweetness on the palette that opens to oak and spice. Long finish with a noticeable but subtle burn.
 
james
james,
excellent mouthfeel and taste,no burn,nice medium to full finish.
 
james
james,
very good!..want more.
 
Scott
Scott,
We loved this. A great taste with subtle hints of vanilla - wonderful sipping and aftertaste.
 
Kris
Kris,
Strong methanol on the tip of the tongue
 
Joshua
Joshua,
Excellent bourbon
 
John
John,
Great taste full body.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
Woody 90.4 proof 6 year
 
Charles
Charles,
A great Bourbon with a great story
 
Jacob
Jacob,
Only had a neck pour and it was fantastic. Nice spice followed by nice fruit flavor. Very happy with this purchase.
 
Matthew
Matthew,
Solid bourbon.
 
Justin
Justin,
A very good whiskey. Immediate spicy nose with a subtle fruity flavor on the pallet. It has a smooth finish that I cannot describe but looking at the flavor swirl maybe it’s the milk or cocoa. Definitely enjoyable and pleasant sipper on the rocks. I would order it if I saw it at a bar but wouldn’t put my name on a waiting list to buy a bottle.
 
Craig
Craig,
Too spicy for my pallet but it was a gift so I'm drinking it.
 
Craig
Craig,
Too spicy for my liking but it was a gift.
 
MICHAEL
MICHAEL,
Surprisingly complex. Walks you through all taste and temporal aspects you expect in a classic bourbon. Not too tame at any point on the journey. Not too strong/harsh - just right for me and I appreciate a little hug. I drink neat and this is dangerous to my palate - really good
 
Henry
Henry,
I love this stuff! One of my very favorites!
 
Crow
Crow,
This was a pleasant surprise. Its strong but smooth, great on ice. I will be ordering this again.
 
Jason
Jason,
Red hots right off the start followed by toffee, more spicy, a bit of sweetness and liquor. Very firm bourbon that does well on a rock ice cube to open it up.
 
Jay
Jay,
Exceptional. Well rounded and perfect neat.
 
Mark
Mark,
Love the smoothness
 
Kenneth
Kenneth,
Nice bourbon, sweet and finishes smooth. Distillery story is fantastic, consider getting a bottle and enjoy!
 
Ray
Ray,
Brilliant. Very sweet, almost strawberry flavor, smooth finish.
 
Mark
Mark,
Classic bourbon in a high-proof wrapper. Provides a lot of enjoyment and hits all the right notes at a price that doesn't break the bank.
 
Nick
Nick,
Loved this. Not overly expensive but extra tasty.
 
Chris
Chris,
For the price what is not to like? Cask strength and still delicious. It's not the best but certainly not the worst. 9 stars because it's priced right and pretty darn good.
 
Erik
Erik,
A real sleeper bottle that is not on a lot of peoples radars but absolutely should be, fantastic bourbon
 
Ben
Ben,
Solid cask strength bourbon.
 
Richard
Richard,
This hits all the typical bourbon notes. It's very nice, doesn't drink as hot as the high proof would suggest. It's just not that interesting. After the first taste the finish is quick and not that complex. Great start for someone not used to cask strength. Not that satisfying for experienced bourbon drinkers.
 
Michael
Michael,
One of the first bourbons I tried and still one of my all time favorites.
 
Zane
Zane,
Spice and milk chocolate work together in perfect harmony. Absolutely delicious!
 
David
David,
This is my favorite bourbon! The favors explode in you mouth, with vanilla, caramel, spice, oak, and cherry. I would put this above Stagg Jr in my opinion.
 
guest
guest,
Smooth Smokey and well balanced with a bit of stone fruit and chocolate flavors.
 
Aaron
Aaron,
For being a high proof bourbon it is very smooth.
 
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