Smokeye Hill Blue Corn Barrel Proof

‍‍The whiskey used to create Smokeye Hill Bourbon is produced in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, at what is presumably Ross & Squibb Distillery (MGP). The company states that a proprietary mash is used, containing heirloom blue corn, yellow corn, rye, and malted barley. Once distilled, it is barreled, aged, and bottled in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Nose: A base of cornmeal and yellow cake forms the foundation for the bourbon’s aroma. A ground tobacco scent reveals itself upon deeper inhalation, along with white peppercorn and charred oak. Light baking spices and cinnamon powder make up the tail end of the aroma. It’s a straightforward and light opening to the sip.
Palate: light, sweet orange jasmine note mingles with white peppercorn spice and faint oak. A thin caramel note is also present along with light vanilla and baking spices.
Finish: A gentle rye spice starts the wind down of the sip. Additional lightly charred oak and white peppercorn join in, along with a touch of vanilla.