Putting women in control of anything is generally a good idea; having them create booze is a scientifically proven smart move, since they have more taste buds and 50% more olfactory cells; but the best idea is a distillery entirely ran by ladies, especially when their Master Distilleress (yeah, it’s a word now) is a biochemist with a master’s degree in distilling. In 2017, Jill, Molly, andJesse launched Freeland Gin, named after Jill’s granny, who wouldn’t touch hooch, but told Jill that if you want something really good, you have to make it from the ground up. This Portland-based distillery celebrates the Northwest and all the good things it has to offer. Currently, the band of ladies creates a Bourbon and a Gin.
Freeland Bourbon celebrates the South and Grandma Freeland, the sharp lady from Texas – the namesake of the distillery. It’s a careful blend of two Bourbons (3 and 12 years), married by the M.D. Molly Troupe into a palatial harmony of caramel, vanilla, cocoa, and spice. The Spirit spends a couple of years in charred American oak before it’s finished in Pinot Noir barrels from the Elk Cove vineyards. Here’s to Bourbon and the ladies!
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Freeland Spirits 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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Bourbons have very prominent notes of vanilla, as American White Oak is naturally high in vanillins.
Excellent floral nose and slight blackberry, raspberry flavor. Great purchase I will buy again.
Deidre,
I really loved this bourbon. It was my first time trying it and the Caramel notes and vanilla were amazing. It’s incredibly smooth a d delicious on a large rock! My old favorite was close to $100 a bottle which meant I could only have it for special occasions. Thanks Freeland for making an amazing, not kill your budget bourbon!
Kirk,
Wow, not in a good way. Proof is good. Taste is too much floral for a Bourbon. The all woman made concept is awesome, but think they miss the point of a Bourbon should be. It should be subtle not over powering. Not the worst I've had but a close 2nd.
Stephan,
Excellent flavorful bourbon. Let a single small ice cube melt into it and enjoy.
David,
There's a lot to like in this bottle. Confession, bought because bottle was cool, but the juice inside is amazing. Seems to me that an ice cube brings out even more flavors and depth. Great offering Freeland!
Joshua,
This bottle had great flavor, with the caramel notes really coming through after adding a single ice cube. Smooth finish and fine taste. I appreciate what these ladies do
Charles,
Smooth, great finish, and compliments a mixer if you like. Just pour over large cube of ice and sit back... really enjoy this bourbon
brad,
Good bourbon. Vanilla and spice on the taste. Worth the price. I’d rate it a star higher, but their corks are just awful. Very loose. Between my brother in law and myself, 3 different bottles with leaky corks.
Christopher,
The purpose is to rate the taste notes not the cork.
NAOMI,
My new favorite bourbon! Smooth as silk and easy to drink.
Terry,
My new go to. Wife gave me a bottle for Fathers day based on the flavor profile..on my third bottle now. Needless to say...I like it
Sir,
not a great aftertaste but descent
Christopher,
Decent...
Matthew,
Easy sipper, not super aggressive or complex.
Jake,
I loved this bottle! It has so much flavor with every sip. Even with an ice cube, it holds flavor and taste and with a long delicious after taste! Highly recommend!
Terry,
I received a bottle of this for father's day. It's hard to make it last. No Hot finish,just a smooth pull. I do mellow 1/1 on ice, just a nice mellow drink . Buying again as soon as I finish this
Mal,
I was not much of a bourbon fan until I tried Freeland. On its own is warm and rich but also amazingly paired with dark fruits and a wide array of flavors.
Michael,
Excellent!
Donna,
This has become my go-to bourbon. Great neat or on ice. Nice finish. A bargain in my opinion.
Jackson,
Unique and spicy.
Jim,
It is good, but flavors are not as fully developed as other bourbons I have had. I would put it on par with a nice Irish whisky. It is only aged 3 years and I bet one more year would do it some good.
Joel,
Good flavor up front and flat ending. Pretty smooth
James,
Great Balance. Very solid Bourbon
Johann,
All around great bourbon.
Michael,
Everything I look for in a sippin’ bourbon; sweet, some caramel, flowery quality with a little heat, niiiice finish. Portland, OR rain does the trick for this quality bourbon.
Deven,
My wife said it’s her favorite hands down (and quite possibly mine, too). Got a nice balanced taste and well rounded finish. We both prefer caramel and vanilla so this is in our wheel house.
Ryan,
Offers the right amount of spice, sweetness and complexity. I really enjoy this bourbon and am damn happy I took a chance on something I hadn't tasted yet. I find myself going back to this bottle time and again, even though I purchased several at the same time.
Craig,
Incredibly smooth. Very nice option for a regular cocktail
Daniel,
Wow. My expectation's were modest on this, and it went way over the top. Silky smooth from start to finish. My wife drinks it neat with a smile. To the technical notes - the flavor spiral on this is an accurate profile, which I don't always say. The finish is where this really sets itself apart. You get the pinot noir/clove/berries that hang on the back. $50 is a bargain, and the bottle is beautiful.
Kimberly,
Smooth
Martin,
Very nice spice, nose is strong on front end but very easy drinking enjoyed it each time I have pulled it out. Would recommend and will be buying again
Jimmy,
Good bourbon! Spice is noticeably pleasant and an overall good flavor and finish. This bottle didn't last long between me and the misses.
Brian,
Not bad. Not bad at all. First taste hits you with flavor. Finish is long and you can taste the spice. Nice offering Freeland.