"Kentucky’s Blue Run Spirits had what could be considered a mini-sweep of this year’s awards. Blue Run 14 Year Old Small Batch won Best Small Batch Bourbon 11 Years and Older, and Blue Run 13.5 Single Barrel won Best Single Barrel 11 Years and Older, Best Single Barrel, and Best Bourbon."
"Year-old distillery Blue Run Spirits also made a splash with its 13.6 Single Barrel, taking best bourbon, best single barrel bourbon, and best single barrel bourbon 11 years or older."
The boldness of the bourbon really opens up once it hits the palate. The flavor profile is exceptional, with smooth caramel sweetness that fans out into a lovely spiced finish.
“Blue Run’s design philosophy is reminiscent of how Elmer T. Lee reshaped bourbon with the first marketed single barrel and a luxury presentation to match in Blanton’s.”
“Blue Run's bourbon has all the flavor of high-proof bourbon without the usual sting. How? No clue; it tastes like vanilla cream pie, cinnamon and mint.”
