Ironroot Harbinger Bourbon is a unique spirit that breaks away from the traditional bourbon mold. Unlike most bourbons that use Yellow Dent corn for their mash, Ironroot Harbinger employs a blend of heirloom corns - Purple, Bloody Butcher, and Floriani Flint, along with some rye. The distillation process follows the more traditional Scottish pot still method. The bourbon is then aged in both American and European oak, borrowing techniques from French brandy making.
Ironroot Republic Distillery has been lauded by USA Today as the "Best Craft Distiller in 2019". Its flagship product, Ironroot Harbinger, won the "World’s Best Bourbon" in 2020 from the World Whiskies Awards. This has set the bourbon world alight with its big, bold Texas-style whiskey. Despite being less than 3 years old, the whiskey has a complexity that belies its age. The hot Texas climate has done wonders for this whiskey.
In conclusion, Ironroot Harbinger is a top-shelf bourbon that showcases the best of what Texas has to offer. It's a fine example of a Texas bourbon and one that I would highly recommend to any bourbon enthusiast.
Distiller: Ironroot Republic Distilling, Denison, Texas
Age: NAS
Strength: 115 proof
Price: $50
The aroma of Ironroot Harbinger is a delightful mix of marmalade, cherries, caramel corn, and maple syrup. The palate is treated to a symphony of flavors that come in waves - berry jam, brown sugar, licorice, and baking spice. The balance of this bourbon is commendable and has not gone unnoticed in the spirits world.
Ironroot Harbinger has earned top awards from the San Francisco and New York Spirits Competitions, American Whiskey Masters, and even the World Whiskies Awards trophy as "World's Best Bourbon". While we might not go as far as to call any bottle the "World's Best Bourbon", we certainly do love this one.
Price: $50
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