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Review: Southern Grace Distilleries Conviction Double Oak 1929 and Conviction Naranja

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In 2018, we took you behind bars at Southern Grace Distilleries’ “Whiskey Jail” after we checked out their Conviction Small Batch Bourbon. It was a surprisingly well-built whiskey to be so younger, by no means thoughts the truth that it was fermented in 50-gallon drums and distilled one gallon at a time on a pot nonetheless constructed by the house owners. Since our first go to, the Conviction portfolio, utilizing their base two-grain bourbon (reportedly 88% corn and 12% malted barley) has grown to incorporate a double oak providing and a line of various cask finishes. We obtained samples of every. Ideas comply with.

Southern Grace Distilleries Conviction Double Oak 1929 – Nonetheless a younger bourbon, this whiskey ages for just one 12 months earlier than being re-barreled for over a 12 months in new charred oak and bottled at cask power. On the nostril, there’s that acquainted, and nonetheless stunning, maturity with notes of syrupy molasses, chocolate chip cookies, and outdated furnishings. A barely synthetic high quality sees these parts evolve to extra Chips Ahoy! and furnishings polish, however there’s virtually no grain. I’d have hassle pegging this one as a younger bourbon. On the palate, that double oaking comes throughout as a bit overdone initially, with some overly tannic, woodshop notes, however issues even out shortly to chocolate sauce and gingerbread with a straightforward heat and a lingering end of oatmeal raisin cookies and a few licorice. Spring 2021 Batch. 99.8 proof. B+ / $65

Southern Grace Distilleries Conviction Naranja – For his or her first foray into cask ending, the workforce at Southern Grace went with a barely uncommon possibility, ending their commonplace Conviction bourbon in Vino de Naranja (orange wine) casks from Spain. This one is bottled at barrel proof and labeled as two years outdated, however the length of the ending isn’t specified. The nostril is sultry and wealthy, once more betraying its youth, and the end is surprisingly balanced. Darkish caramels and new leather-based are complemented by delicate, well-integrated notes of dried orange slices and baking spice. The palate is huge and oily with notes of cinnamon stick, toffee, and clove-studded orange, all driving a constant heat. Pulpy citrus and orange rock sweet notes flip a bit tart on the lingering, wine-kissed end. 99.7 proof. A- / $70

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Southern Grace Distilleries Conviction Double Oak 1929

$65

Score


8.5/10

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