Hugh Hamer Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Rum Barrels Review

Introduction For this episode, we’re diving into a unique offering from the Old Hamer line by West Fork Whiskey: Hugh Hamer Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Rum Barrels . Though it shares some DNA with Old Hamer, this expression takes a distinct turn by finishing in rum casks, and we couldn’t resist dubbing it “Huge Hammer” throughout the episode. This bourbon boasts a 99% corn, 1% malted barley mash bill , is aged 4–6 years , and clocks in at 103 proof . The label doesn’t specify what kind of rum barrels are used, which leads us to believe it could be a mix. Regardless, we were excited to see how this high-corn bourbon would hold up with a rum finish. Let’s jump in. Nose Brad: This is a really pleasant nose. There is caramel, there’s maple frosting. It’s got a nice vanilla zest to it. There is a decent amount of like a corn pops vibe—like a really sugary corn cereal that I like a lot. 8/10 Bob: I’m getting a lot of

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