Distillery: Filibuster Distillery
Proof: 90
Age: 3-4 years
Mashbill: 70% corn, 20% rye, 10% malted barley
Color: Deep amber
Price: $50 for 750ml
Company
Based out of Maurertown, Virginia, Filibuster Distillery makes bourbon, whiskey, and gin. They pride themselves on their focus on quality and nonconventional approaches (such as their creative finishing and blending program inspired by Scottish traditions and the United States’ pioneering spirit).
Production
Filibuster’s main bourbon offering is a dual cask straight bourbon whiskey (a blend of Virginia and MGP bourbons) that is aged for 3-4 years and finished in wine-seasoned French Oak barrels.
Nose – 94/100
Berries, caramel, cinnamon, apples
The French Oak finishing is immediately apparent (in a good way).
Palate – 92/100
Berries and caramel
This is very smooth but a bit thin in terms of mouthfeel.
Finish – 93/100
Leather, oak, bread
The finish is short and dry.
Value – 93/100
This bourbon provides a really unique experience for the $50 price point. It’s a must-try if you like mellow, fruity bourbons.
Verdict – 93/100
While Filibuster doesn’t offer the depth of other bourbons in its price point, it makes up for it with its berry-forward, easy-to-drink flavor profile.
We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.
Scoring System:
- Platinum – 95+
- Gold – 90 – 94
- Silver – 80 – 89
- Bronze – <80
Hunter Branch is the Founder and Director of Editorial for Bourbon Inspector. He has been writing about and professionally reviewing bourbon since 2020 (and has been drinking it for much longer). He’s been able to interview big names in the bourbon industry like Trey Zoeller from Jefferson’s Bourbon and his work has been featured in publications like TastingTable, Mashed, and more.