Litchfield Distillery (CT): Batcher’s Cask Strength & Double Barreled 10yr Bourbons
@litchfielddistillery in CT may be a smaller distillery, but WOW are they doing a lot right! I finally had the chance to sit down with both of the bottles that I left with after my recent visit to the distillery. Tasting notes 📝 below ⤵️
Litchfield Batchers’ Barrel Strength - 3yr Old Bourbon
👃: Corn, Swedish fish, Ethanol, Brown sugar, Dark baking spices
👅: Warming mouthfeel, Sweet corn, Caramel, Cherry, Oak, Anise, Almond butter
🏁: Finish is a bit hot, but a few drops of water does wonders here. Long and nutty finish, with some oak on the back end, which is surprising considering the age.
I truly cannot wait to see what Litchfield does with their current stock. This stuff at 8-10 years will be liquid gold. It’s an incredibly enjoyable pour now at around 3 - 4 years old. Despite the youth, the flavor is deep and rich. Keep this in a barrel for another 5-7 years and the sky is the limit. I will continue to seek this out as is, but will be waiting patiently when they start releasing some older juice!
Litchfield Batchers’ 10yr Double Barreled Bourbon
👃: Butterscotch, Toffee, Peanut Brittle, Luxardo Cherries
👅: Cherries, Creme Brûlée, Dark baking spices, Sweet corn, Licorice, Oak
🏁: Medium finish, Peanut and Oak
While very familiar MGP notes are prevalent, there is a bit of uniqueness here. The Mashbill selected matches the one that Litchfield is using with their own distillate and they have re-barreled 6yr old MGP juice and aged on-site for the last 4 years.
It is truly one of the best 10yr MGP offerings I’ve tried to date and is a true testament to the great things Litchfield is doing as a distillery. I will for sure be back for more!
