The flagship Wild Turkey bourbon, 101 has the body and character that is perfect on its own or in a variety of drinks (the mint julep, obviously, included). These flavors only get better as the Julep melts a little bit. The slight fruity sweetness on the front and back end of the palate pair perfectly with the mint in the julep. Nutty on the nose with a sweet oaky body, Knob Creek 100 Proof is a prime example of what good can come at 100 proof. In a julep, this translates to a sustained honey and oak flavor that goes incredibly well with the sweetness added by sugar syrup. One of the best in the Four Roses line (at least we think so), Single Barrel is a high rye content (35 percent) bourbon that comes in at 100-proof and explodes with flavor right from the outset.
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As you’ll notice, almost all of these bourbons come in at least 100-proof, or 50 percent ABV. To help steer you in the right direction, we’ve put together a list of the best bourbons you should be using in your mint juleps this year. For any good mint julep, you need good bourbon, plain and simple. In this drink, there’s not a lot you (or anything) can do to mask a terrible spirit and still have a potent and palatable potable. While simple to make, a mint julep’s quality comes down to the quality of the whiskey. Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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