Joshua Brook Bourbon

About the Joshua Brook Bourbon

Joshua Brook Bourbon is a straight bourbon whisky from the United States. It is distilled in Kentucky and bottled by Frank-Lin in the United States. Frank-Lin Distillers is a family-owned company based in San Jose. They do not run their own still. Instead, they source mature Kentucky spirit and bottle it under the Joshua Brook label. The recipe follows the classic bourbon formula. At least half of the mashbill is corn, which gives the whisky its natural sweetness. It then rests in new charred oak barrels. That cask type defines the bourbon style. American oak, freshly charred, is required for any straight bourbon. The oak does the heavy lifting here. It pulls out warm caramel, soft vanilla and a steady thread of woody spice. Pour a glass and the aromas arrive gently. You get caramel and vanilla first. Raw grain and a little cinnamon follow behind. There is even a peanut note that sets this bourbon apart. The palate keeps things light and approachable rather than bold. Caramel and oak lead, with cinnamon spice warming the short, easy finish. Joshua Brook Bourbon is not built to be a heavyweight. It is a friendly, affordable everyday whisky. It suits people who like bourbon kept simple and sweet. The light body makes it an easy introduction to the category. There is no smoke and no heavy spice to get in the way. Sip it neat and let the caramel and vanilla speak for themselves. For its modest price, the Joshua Brook name delivers a genuine taste of American bourbon.