Broadstreet Infamous Prohibition Proof Bourbon Review

Distillery: MGP – Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Proof: 109.0 (54.5% ABV)

Age: Eight Years

Mashbill: Corn/ Rye/ Malted Barley – Undisclosed ratio

MSRP: $80

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Where High Proof Meets High Ambition.

Broadstreet Infamous is a newer name in the whiskey space.  This expression bills its identity around prohibition-era themes and high-proof.  The “Speakeasy Preferred” release carries an eight-year age statement and comes bottled at 109 proof, a proof point that aims to deliver intensity without venturing into cask-strength territory.  At $80, this release enters a competitive premium space where both transparency and flavor must earn their keep.  So, let’s check out how it performs in the glass…..

Broadstreet Infamous Prohibition Proof Bourbon Review: Tasting Notes

Nose – 4.25/5

Toasted caramel.  Dried apples.  Baking spice.  Sweet tobacco.

Strengths:  The opening Nose strikes a delicate balance between aged sweetness and toasted depth.  It feels familiar but with a mature richness.
Why It’s Not Higher:  A trace of ethanol heat sits on top, slightly dulling the finer tones.
Rating Justification:  Expressive and warm.  Offers a Nose that signals potency is coming.

Palate – 4.25/5

Caramelized sugar.  Orange peel.  Dried cherries.  Clove.

Strengths:  There’s a surge of muscular flavor mid-Palate—proof-forward without losing control.
Why It’s Not Higher:  The back end begins to dry out.  Turns slightly bitter before the Finish takesover.
Rating Justification:  Confident and flavorful.  This bourbon isn’t shy.  Takes the atypical bourbon notes and turns it up a notch.

Finish – 4.0/5

Cinnamon bark.  Butterscotch.  Char.  Burnt orange peel.

Strengths:  Long.  Leans into a smoked sweetness.
Why It’s Not Higher:  Some of that lingering spice clings touch too long and makes the close feel dry.
Rating Justification:  The Finish is memorable but the Palate set a high bar and it doesn’t quite reach the quality of the Palate.

Value – 3.6/5

This bottle creates good conversation—handsome bottle and label presentation, strong proof, and a legitimate maturity.  Yet the $80 tag nudges expectations higher than the whiskey fully meets.  Its sourced origin makes it compete on taste alone.  While the liquid holds its own, the price places it in a highly crowded field.  For enthusiasts seeking strength, it’s a compelling pour.  For enthusiasts seeking authenticity and a story in the bottle, it falls short.  Either way, this is not an exceptional bargain.

Broadstreet Infamous Prohibition Proof Bourbon Review: The Verdict

Broadstreet Infamous “Speakeasy Preferred” delivers with confidence and personality.  It’s substantial without being abrasive.  Proof-forward flavor.  Think of this as a fusion of crafted heritage and showmanship.  It’s not a collector’s trophy, but is a pour that comes alive in the glass.

Verdict – 4.0/5

We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.

Scoring System:

• Platinum – 4.5 – 5
• Gold – 4 – 4.5
• Silver – 3 – 4
• Bronze – <3