Madeira aging has become a minor cult favorite cask finish in other spirit categories, but is especially rarely seen in Bourbon. Madeira is made in various styles ranging from dry to quite sweet, and for this edition of Thomas S. Moore, a spectrum of those casks were employed, from 2 to 4 years depending on the barrel. The result after blending is a Bourbon with a bright but subtle nose of stone fruits and tart berries. The palate shows a balance of the jammy fruits with darker fig and rye spice influence, leading to a dry and slightly oxidized, sherry like finish.
Thomas S. Moore Bourbon Finished in Madeira Casks showcases a rarely executed cask finish in the bourbon category. This release leverages a diverse selection of Madeira barrels—ranging from dry to sweet expressions and aged 2 to 4 years—to achieve nuanced complexity. The nose presents restrained aromatics of stone fruit and tart berry notes. On the palate, jammy fruit characteristics integrate seamlessly with darker fig and rye spice elements, culminating in a dry finish marked by subtle oxidative qualities reminiscent of aged sherry. The result is a thoughtfully constructed bourbon that demonstrates technical precision in cask selection and blending, appealing to discerning palates seeking unconventional flavor profiles.
