Nulu Toasted is a Kentucky straight bourbon finished in toasted barrels and bottled at 114.4 proof (57.2% ABV), non-chill filtered. Nulu takes its name from Louisville's NuLu neighbourhood, the East Market District, and is known for its toasted-barrel bourbons and store picks.
Nulu sources well-aged bourbon distilled at MGP, using two mash bills: 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley, and a higher-rye 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley. After its initial ageing, the whiskey is moved into barrels that are deeply toasted rather than heavily charred, which caramelises the sugars in the wood and adds a layer of dessert-like sweetness.
At barrel proof, that toasted finish shows up as banana, caramel candy and caramelised sugar, followed by broiled brown sugar, butterscotch and a hint of spice.
Toasted-barrel finishes have become a favourite of bourbon enthusiasts, and Nulu's high-proof releases are among the most sought after.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Banana, caramel candy and caramelised sugar.
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Palate: Broiled brown sugar and butterscotch with a hint of spice.
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Finish: Rich caramel and spice.
Specifications
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Brand: Nulu (PCS Distilling)
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon, toasted barrel finish
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Mash Bill: 75/21/4 or 60/36/4 corn, rye, malted barley
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Proof / ABV: 114.4 proof (57.2% ABV)
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Origin: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
At 114.4 proof, taste it neat, then add a splash of water or a large ice cube to bring out the caramel and fruit. It makes a powerful Old Fashioned. Pair it with pecan pie, bread pudding or smoked brisket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a toasted barrel finish?
The bourbon is moved into barrels that are toasted rather than charred, adding caramelised, dessert-like sweetness.
What proof is this bottle?
114.4 proof, 57.2% ABV.
Where is it distilled?
Nulu sources bourbon distilled at MGP.
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