Luca Mariano Old Americana Small Batch Bourbon Review
I’m a fan of the folks who are currently making this on contract at Wilderness Trail. Unfortunately, what started as good bourbon has been watered down to 83 proof and all the character went with it.
BOTTLE DETAILS
- DISTILLER: Luca Mariano Distillery (contracted distilled at Wilderness Trail Distillery)
- MASH BILL: Not Disclosed
- AGE: 4+ years
- YEAR: 2019
- PROOF: 83 Proof (41.5% ABV)
- MSRP: $44.99
- BUY ONLINE: Wine-Searcher.com
LUKE'S NOTES
NOSE: Corn | Apple | Hay | Smoke
TASTE: Corn | Mint | Pepper | Green Apple
FINISH: Medium to short with a strong Pepper note
SHARE WITH: Craft Bourbon enthusiasts and people who prefer a very low proof bourbon
WORTH THE PRICE: For me, no. I like high proof and very complex Bourbon. At 83 proof and just over 4 years this is a very basic pour.
BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: This is a difficult call as it has the foundation of a good bourbon, it just needs to be left at cask strength or even 100 proof. I will go Bar as a simple pour and would probably buy a bottle at a higher proof.
OVERALL: I’m a fan of the folks who are currently making this on contract at Wilderness Trail. Unfortunately, what started as good bourbon has been watered down to 83 proof and all the character went with it. Knowing what is possible with the distillate I’d be happy to try it if/when they release a higher proof version.
BRAND NOTES
OLD AMERICANA BOURBON
Rye Bourbon 4+ Years
Sweet oak and slight vanilla fragrance nose; mildly spicy on the mouth; short smooth finish with a warm and oaky ending.
MLCC: 19828
Mash Bill
- Corn
- Rye
- Barley
Disclaimer: Luca Mariano Distillery provided Bourbon & Banter with a sample of their product for this review. We appreciate their willingness to allow us to review their products with no strings attached. Thank you.