Tasting Notes
- Nose: Raw grain character, prairie grass, leather, vanilla extract, subtle oak char
- Palate: Full-bodied corn sweetness, black pepper spice, caramel, toasted oak, honey wheat
- Finish: Long and warming with lingering spice, oak tannins, dark chocolate
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| ABV | 50.0% (100 Proof) |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Age Statement | NAS (No Age Statement) |
| Distillery | Pine Bluffs Distilling |
| Region | Pine Bluffs, Wyoming |
| Country | USA |
Perfect For
- Neat Sipping: Full-proof bourbon appreciation for experienced whiskey drinkers
- Collector's Addition: Limited barrel pick edition from emerging Wyoming distillery
- Bold Cocktails: High-proof foundation for whiskey cocktails that demand presence
- Gift for Enthusiasts: Unique regional bourbon for adventurous spirits collectors
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pine Bluffs Blue Collar Bourbon Extreme Elixir KRG taste like?
This 100-proof Wyoming bourbon delivers bold corn sweetness balanced by prairie-influenced spice and oak character. The nose presents raw grain and leather notes, while the palate offers full-bodied caramel and black pepper spice, finishing long with warming oak tannins and dark chocolate notes.
Is Pine Bluffs Blue Collar Bourbon good for cocktails?
Yes, the 100-proof strength makes this bourbon excellent for cocktails that need a strong whiskey backbone. Its bold character won't get lost in mixed drinks, making it ideal for Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, or whiskey sours where you want the bourbon to shine through.
How should I drink Pine Bluffs Blue Collar Bourbon Extreme Elixir KRG?
This bourbon is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to open up its complex flavors. The 100-proof strength can handle a few drops of water to release additional aromatics, or enjoy it straight to experience its full unyielding character as intended by the distillery.
What makes Pine Bluffs Distilling bourbon unique?
Pine Bluffs Distilling represents Wyoming's emerging whiskey scene, crafting bourbon in the high-altitude, arid climate of Southeast Wyoming. Their Blue Collar line celebrates Western work ethic and regional terroir, creating distinctly American bourbon with prairie-influenced character that sets it apart from traditional Kentucky expressions.
Is this bourbon worth collecting?
As a barrel pick edition from Wyoming's Pine Bluffs Distilling, this represents both regional craft distilling and limited availability. For collectors interested in American craft bourbon beyond Kentucky, particularly from emerging Western states, this offers unique provenance and the potential appreciation that comes with small-batch, regional expressions.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.