What is small batch bourbon?
Small batch, or boutique, bourbon is bourbon manufactured in limited qualities, usually because it is subjected to stricter quality controls and longer aging. Most people think the extra aging and the limited blending gives the whisky a smoother, more complex, yet better-defined taste, and it can vary between somewhat rarer than regular bourbon ($30) to exceptionally rare ($100+). Some small-scale whisky distilleries, such as Maker’s Mark, produce only small batch type bourbons, but every bourbon distillery in America produces at least one. Here is a partial list, with who makes it in parentheses: Baker’s (Jim Beam) Blanton’s Single Barrel (Buffalo Trace) Booker’s (Jim Beam) Bulleit (Seagram’s) Daniel Stewart (Heaven Hill) Eagle Rare (Buffalo Trace) Elijah Craig (Heaven Hill) George T.
Exactly what you would expect-bourbon made in small batches at a time by a small distillery. As for is it the best-that depends what you like. It often has more complex flavors because it isn’t mass produced and is often milder because it’s aged longer. Two brands commonly found in grocery and liquor stores are Maker’s Mark and Knob Creek.
Yea what the person above me said. Its boubon made in smaller batches, therefore usually more expensive to purchase. Not something you would mix with cola, more of a sipping straight, on the rocks or with a small amount of water type bourbon. The addition of water opens up the flavours somewhat. If you just like bourbon n cola stick to common mass produced bourbons. It is basically a refined product for the more distinguished conniseur of bourbons, like average wine and good wine, if that makes sense. It is not rare, and can be sourced from any good bottleshop As to best type of bourbon, that is in the eye of the beholder, if you like it, its the best type of bourbon for you.
