Distillery: Undisclosed blend of Kentucky and Texas distillate
Proof: 80.0 (40.0% ABV)
Age: Undisclosed
Mashbill: 70% Corn, 22% Malted Rye, 8% Malted Barley
MSRP: $37
Grace, Grain, and the Comfort of Simplicity
Released in September 2025, Milam & Greene Provisions represents a new chapter for the Blanco, Texas–based distillery. Distilled in both Kentucky and Texas, this first-edition released is highly versatile, approachable and has an air of elegance. Select Kentucky barrels are brought to Texas for additional aging. The warm climate encourages deeper extraction and adds a rounded sweetness. With its dual-state heritage and gentle proof, Provisions aims to make premium bourbon accessible.
Milam & Green Provisions Review: Tasting Notes
Nose – 3.9/5
Sweet corn. Light honey. Toasted grain. Cereal. Faint oak.
Strengths: The high corn mash makes itself known right away. There’s a soft lift of malted rye and barley. Clean and easy.
Why It’s Not Higher: Aromas stay close to the grain and sugar spectrum. Depth and oak influence remain light.
Rating Justification: Pleasant and honest. The kind of warmth that signals an easy sipper.
Palate – 4.0/5
Soft caramel. Creamed corn. Sweet vanilla custard. Silky mouthfeel. Gentle warmth.
Strengths: Soft and sweet—think tiger cub curled up in sunlight – you imagine it’s got a bite but it’s just cute and cuddly. Texturally smooth, delivering mellow sweetness from start to mid-Palate.
Why It’s Not Higher: Lacks a counterpoint; spice and oak are subdued. You may find it too gentle.
Rating Justification: Polished. Remarkably easy-drinking.
Finish – 3.6/5
Corn syrup sweetness. Honey glaze. Light brown sugar. Thin oak. Lingering sweetness. Smooth fade.
Strengths: Matches the personality of the whiskey—soft and comforting.
Why It’s Not Higher: Sweetness dominates. Minimal evolution.
Rating Justification: Finishes as it begins: warm, thick, and simple.
Value – 4.7/5
For $36, Provisions overdelivers. Its smooth profile, elegant mouthfeel, and dual-state blending give it an edge well above its price class. This is precisely the kind of expression that proves refinement doesn’t have to cost a fortune. It’s a bottle that can live on the home bar, pour easily for guests, and still leave enthusiasts nodding in approval.
Milam & Green Provisions Review: The Verdict
Milam & Greene Provisions achieves something quietly impressive—it turns simplicity into strength. While it’s not layered or high-proof, its warmth, texture, and value-to-enjoyment ratio elevate it into the Gold Tier. A modest price bottle that earns genuine respect.
Verdict – 4.1/5
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
Mike Long is a staff writer at Bourbon Inspector and has an Executive Bourbon Steward designation from the Stave and Thief Society. He’s a former “wine guy” who discovered his love for bourbon years back at a spur-of-the-moment bourbon tasting he attended. He also loves traveling throughout America with his wife of over 37 years, Debby.