Breckenridge Rum Cask Finish Bourbon

Breckenridge finishes their famous Bourbon in casks used to infuse their Rum with natural spices, amplifying the flavor profile.

Based high in Rocky Mountains of Colorado at an altitude of 9600 feet, Breckenridge Distillery calls themselves The World’s Highest Distillery. And yes, we are pretty sure that the pun is intended. If you took a hard look at their impressive range of nine product offerings and more than two-dozen awards — including winning Distillery of the Year… twice — you might think that they have been around a long time. But Bryan Nolt founded the place in 2007. That makes their numerous achievements even more impressive.

This story starts with Breckenridge’s popular Bourbon. The high-rye Spirit is aged for a minimum of three years in new American oak barrels and a natural flavor profile of butterscotch, cocoa, orange zest, and crisp apples. Part two of the story is the release of their Breckenridge Spiced Rum — made from turbinado sugar and molasses, aged in house Bourbon casks, and finished with a range of natural fruits and spices added to the casks. Well, some of that Rum and spice works its way into the wood. Breckenridge Rum Cask Finish Bourbon happens when their Bourbon is put back into those Rum casks, amplifying the flavor profile. That’s 45% ABV of awesome.