J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery has debuted its first fall spiced Bourbon 31 Blended Bourbon.
Bourbon 31 Blended Bourbon is a play on the brand’s Bourbon 30 Bourbon brand, and this limited-edition release was created for the Halloween season. Bourbon 31 is 98 proof and is a blend of three whiskies, which have all undergone J. Mattingly 1845’s Double Staving process, and the blend consists of 51 percent Bourbon, 29 percent Light Whiskey, and 20 percent Rye Whiskey. Double Staving is a proprietary process used by J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery that gives the whiskey inside the barrels additional surface exposure to charred barrel staves to impart more flavor and color. The Double Staved Classic Bourbon used in this blend has just scored a 96 from famed Whiskey Bible author Jim Murray.
The Bourbon 31 Blended Bourbon was created by J. Mattingly 1845’s team of expert blenders to reflect the flavors typically associated with fall. “When we blended these three whiskies, we were looking for a flavor profile that reflects flavors typically associated with fall, such as pumpkin and cinnamon, while matching the light-hearted fun we’re having by changing the brand name from Bourbon 30 to Bourbon 31 to celebrate the Halloween season,” said Harry Richart, president, J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery.
Tasting notes for this bourbon describe it as having a nose of nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and walnut, with the flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon, and fall baking spices on the palate. Pumpkin bread, baker’s chocolate, and seasoned oak are prevalent on the finish.
Bourbon 31 is available online and at the J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery in Frankfort, KY, for $60 for a 750 mL bottle.
