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Low Gap Bourbon
(0.75l, 42.2%)
A wonderfully unique "high malt" Bourbon made like a Cognac with a fruit and floral character.
Crispin Cain has been working in Wine and Spirits in Northern California since 1983, including serving as assistant distiller to Brandy-master Hebert Germain-Robin. He founded Greenway Distillers in 2005 and Tamar Distillery/Mendocino Spirits in 2008. From their small craft shop in Redwood Valley they produce several bands of premium Spirits, including Low Gap Whiskey, Russell Henry Gins, Fluid Dynamics Cocktails, and DSP 162 Vodkas along with Absinth and Liqueurs.
The current batch of Low Gap Bourbon is made using a mash bill of 55% corn, 30% malted barley, and 15% malted rye. Further, it’s double-distilled in a Charentais Still — just like many fine Cognacs. If you are Whiskey nerds like us, that gets your attention. It’s very rare to have such a high ration of malted barley in a Bourbon, and rarer still to have two malted grains in the same mash. Theoretically, that combination of mash and still should develop a floral and fruity flavor profile, and that’s exactly what it does. The Spirit is aged for a minimum of three years in new oak and bottled at a pleasant 42.2% ABV.
Smartass Corner:
The "Charentais Method" or "Charentais Still" looks like a normal Alembic still used to make fine Cognac — and largely it is. But the Charentais still gains efficiency by using the cooling Spirits coming off the boiler to preheat the next batch before proceeding to the worm condenser.
Crispin Cain has been working in Wine and Spirits in Northern California since 1983, including serving as assistant distiller to Brandy-master Hebert Germain-Robin. He founded Greenway Distillers in 2005 and Tamar Distillery/Mendocino Spirits in 2008. From their small craft shop in Redwood Valley they produce several bands of premium Spirits, including Low Gap Whiskey, Russell Henry Gins, Fluid Dynamics Cocktails, and DSP 162 Vodkas along with Absinth and Liqueurs.
The current batch of Low Gap Bourbon is made using a mash bill of 55% corn, 30% malted barley, and 15% malted rye. Further, it’s double-distilled in a Charentais Still — just like many fine Cognacs. If you are Whiskey nerds like us, that gets your attention. It’s very rare to have such a high ration of malted barley in a Bourbon, and rarer still to have two malted grains in the same mash. Theoretically, that combination of mash and still should develop a floral and fruity flavor profile, and that’s exactly what it does. The Spirit is aged for a minimum of three years in new oak and bottled at a pleasant 42.2% ABV.
Smartass Corner:
The "Charentais Method" or "Charentais Still" looks like a normal Alembic still used to make fine Cognac — and largely it is. But the Charentais still gains efficiency by using the cooling Spirits coming off the boiler to preheat the next batch before proceeding to the worm condenser.
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Category
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StyleBourbon
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RegionCalifornia
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CountryUnited States
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Alcohol42.2%
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Distillery
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MaturationNew Charred Oak
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
biscuit
malty
milk chocolate
ripe banana
orange zest
melon
marmelade
vanilla
earthy
What does Low Gap Bourbon taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Low Gap 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.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Low Gap 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.
Dog Dogson's
Smartass
Corner
Corner
Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Bright Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma is smooth and buttery with notes of orange marmalade, honeydew, vanilla, mixed florals, and oak.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The flavor profile makes us think of buttered biscuits with citrus curd over notes of malt, milk chocolate, ripe banana, and orange zest.
Finish
The finish is medium length and warm with a lingering note of crisp melon.
Bright Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma is smooth and buttery with notes of orange marmalade, honeydew, vanilla, mixed florals, and oak.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The flavor profile makes us think of buttered biscuits with citrus curd over notes of malt, milk chocolate, ripe banana, and orange zest.
Finish
The finish is medium length and warm with a lingering note of crisp melon.
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Ratings & Reviews
Michael,
Not my favorite, it needs more aging, but it’s drinkable especially with a couple of ice cubes
Adrian,
Low Gap bourbon has a full oak flavor. Light yet incredibly impressive. If you’ve tried Low Gap, do you have something better? I doubt it. My ultimate favorite.
Jared,
Sweeter than most, and not as much maturity. Nevertheless, a good a smooth pour.
Micah,
Fantastic Flavor! Finishes more closely to a fine Scotch than a Bourbon. Overall a great bottle.
Chad,
Butter stays with you for a long finish. One of the best I’ve had. Which might not be saying much but it was good
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