Distillery: Sourced from distilleries in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana
Proof: 114.98 (57.49% ABV)
Age: No Age Statement
Mashbill: Three Indiana Bourbon mash bills—two that are high-rye and one that’s mostly corn
Color: Amber Gold
Price: $55
Company
Stellum Spirits, a new brand from the Barrell Craft Spirits (makers of Barrell Bourbon), was launched in March 2021. Stellum will be a consistent and available on a regular basis rather than released in batches (the norm for Barrell Bourbon).
Production
Stellum uses a “daisy chain” blending technique where a large portion is blended then is topped off with the same recipe with other cask strength barrels for taste and proof consistency. The whiskeys used are sourced from Indiana (MGP), Kentucky, and Tennessee.
Nose – 93/100
Vanilla, caramel, summer fruit, baking spice
Palate – 93/100
Cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, oak
Finish – 92/100
Long rye spice finish
Value – 94/100
Stellum bourbon is a great value at $55 because of its high proof and drinkability. It can stand toe-to-toe with other cask-strength bourbons and would make a great addition as a higher-end bourbon for any home bar.
Verdict – 93/100
We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.
Scoring System:
- Platinum – 95+
- Gold – 90 – 94
- Silver – 80 – 89
- Bronze – <80
The sample used for this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of Stellum Spirits.
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.