There is a lot to like about Boulder Spirits 7 Year Bottled In Bond American Single Malt on paper. At 50% ABV; mash bill: 100% malted barley; SRP $74 and $74.99/ 750ml bottle, let us see if it lives up to expectations.
Nose
This is a pale golden brown in color. This is moderate in intensity, not leaping out of the glass but certainly makes itself known. Theres a freshness in the glass that reminds me of the air after a thunderstorm. I pick up notes of chalk dust, matcha green tea, ripe brown pears, and vanilla wafers. Theres a pretty musky aroma like beeswax candles and hot cast iron. Its intriguing, with a suggestion of overripe pineapple in the background. I find American Single Malts to offer up intriguing aromatics. Unlike bourbons, their palate doesn’t seem defined by oak and vanilla so much as something green, whether pine, mint, or hops. This leans towards the delicate side of the spectrum to me, making it a refined choice for those that enjoy the style.rnrnIt might not win over any bourbon converts, but it’s certainly not boring.
Palate
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Boulder Spirits 7 Year Bottled In Bond American Single Malt delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $74.99/ 750ml bottle represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
