There is a lot to like about Milam & Greene Unabridged Vol. 1 on paper — uses a 300-galleon Vendome Copper pot still as the heart of their bourbon production has been doing interesting work. At 59% ABV 118 proof and $89.99. Like a first novel from a young author, the alcohol is trying to make a strong first impress, let us see if it lives up to expectations.
Nose
is rich and chewy, with cinnamon-spice oak and dark-chocolate notes to balance the richness. Long finish. For their standard offerings, Milam & Greene source their grain from Texas, Oregon, Wyoming, and Washington to combine into a single mash bill. The distillery uses a 300-galleon Vendome Copper pot still as the heart of their bourbon production, and ages its whiskey in #4 char new American oak casks. Its flagship bourbon is composed of 70% Texas corn, 22% Pacific Northwest malted rye, and 8% Wyoming barley. Milam & Greene was founded in 2017, which makes it a relative newcomer to the Texas whiskey scene. That means many of the casks from their Unabridged series are sourced. The distillery they are sourcing from has gone unnamed, or at least I have been unable to identify it. Something this reviewer found interesting: While poking around on Milam & Greenes website I found a list of whiskey tutorials. Milam & Greene has a Whiskey School, led by their CEO Heather Greene. It is a comprehensive course. Although I cannot attest to the complexity of the program, I believe it is a rather unique opportunity to learn about whiskey from a member of the industry. Milam & Greene Unabridged Volume 1 (image vai Milam & Greene) Tasting Notes: Milam & Greene Unabridged Volume 1 Vital Stats: Bourbon whiskey. 59% ABV 118 proof. MSRP $89.99. Appearance: Burnished copper Nose: Like a first novel from a young author, the alcohol is trying to make a strong first impression. We get hints of toast, charcoal, red cinnamon bears, and baking spices. They all hit at once, making the opening chapters to this whiskey a little muddled. Palate: As we settle into this story, we are treated to cigar tobacco, earthy notes like milled wood, and worn leather. A main character is rye spice in the middle chapters, with orange peel, and rye bread playing supporting roles. The mouthfeel is rich across the tongue and lingers for a while. The finish here is understated and smooth, with bitter bakers chocolate and a hint of candied cherries. If this were a book, one might have a hard time differentiating it from others in the genre. There is a great deal of momentum behind this brand, and the percentage of 14-year-old whiskey was encouraging. However, while there was nothing distinctly bad about this whiskey, nothing stood out. It started off with an overpowering nose of alcohol and finished with a directionless profile.rnrnThis is the first effort in the series, and knowing who the parties are behind this whiskey, I wouldnt count this out just yet. However, for now, this book would collect dust on my shelf.
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
Milam & Greene Unabridged Vol. 1 did not quite work for me. At $89.99. Like a first novel from a young author, the alcohol is trying to make a strong first impress, I would steer you toward other bottles that offer more for your money in this category.
