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Rank: 2.5 pctl
Value: $21.71 / pctl
Kentucky, USA • $55.00 • 50.0% ABV
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Value: $19.52 / pctl
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Hudson Whiskey Bright Lights, Big Bourbon
Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Bright Lights, Big Bourbon is a bold, grain-forward, no-holds-barred straight bourbon whiskey. Distilled from New York corn and aged in new charred American oak barrels, with notes of rich vanilla and lightly salted caramel on the finish, it shines brighter than the rest.
95% Corn • 5% Malted Barley • High Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 90.00 pts
Universal Spirits: 84.00 pts
Whiskybase: 80.00 pts
Total Wine: 80.00 pts
Flaviar: 78.60 pts
Bourbon Culture: 40.00 pts
Part of the William Grant and Sons family of brands.
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Nose: Starts strong with rich vanilla and oak.
Palate: Lightening notes of stone fruit, corn bread, caramel, and cashew.
Finish: Long, warming finish coats your mouth and lingers long after your final sip.
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Rank: 2.5 pctl
Value: $21.71 / pctl
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Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon
Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon is a 5-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (98 98 proof) featuring a mash bill of 73% white corn, 10% wheat, and 17% malted barley. It offers a softer, sweeter, and more viscous flavor profile compared to rye-based bourbons, with notes of cane sugar, dried fruit, and toasted oak. It is produced at the historic, restored Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, KY
73% Corn • 17% Malted Barley • 10% Wheat • High Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whiskybase: 82.86 pts
Total Wine: 58.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 94.00 pts
Bourbon Culture: 62.00 pts
Independently Owned
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Nose: The nose opens with a gentle sweetness featuring aromas of creamy vanilla, honeycomb, and baked peach, lifted by subtle hints of rose, orange peel, and warm nutmeg
Palate: On the palate, a soft, creamy mouthfeel delivers rich flavors of almond pastry, toffee, and caramelized pear, balanced perfectly with moderate baking spice and subtle toasted oak
Finish: The finish is smooth and medium-long, lingering with notes of vanilla cream, soft cinnamon, and a pleasant touch of toasted oak.
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