To help us decipher the bourbon label code, we reached out to Chris Blatner, Executive Bourbon Steward and creator of the Instagram account @urbanbourbonist.
Blatner's method was pretty straightforward. He recommended looking at two specific things. In his words, "Check the age statement and distillery." The age statement will tell you how long the bourbon was allowed to mature in the barrel.
"Bourbons aged at least four years are generally a safe bet," Blatner continued. "And well-known distilleries like Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, or Old Forester are usually reliable indicators of quality."
Although there is a trend in the whiskey industry to start selling young or even unaged whiskey, it doesn't appear to be catching on. For that bold caramel flavor you're looking for, patience and time are necessary.
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