Bourbon Rabbi Cacao Finished Bourbon Review | Chocolate & Cherry Notes

Bourbon Rabbi
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Finished in Cacao Barrels
98 Proof
$57.55
Review by Ed & Dean

Please enjoy our Bourbon Rabbi Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Cacao Barrels Review by Ed & Dean!

A Bourbon Finished With Cacao Nibs

Bourbon Rabbi Cacao Finished Bourbon is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished with cacao nibs.

According to the brand: “This bourbon finished with cacao delivers an irresistibly rich and velvety flavor profile. Perfectly balancing the warmth of bourbon with the luxurious depth of dark chocolate, it’s a decadent choice for those seeking an indulgent and unique tasting experience.”

While the bourbon’s name on its label implies that it was finished in cacao barrels, cacao nibs are actually added directly to the bourbon and left in the barrel for 45 to 60 days prior to dumping.

The bourbon itself is believed to be distilled at Green River Distilling in Owensboro, Kentucky. Bourbon Rabbi Cacao Finished Bourbon is released as a single barrel product, a necessity due to the production process. Barrel ages vary, with earlier releases around four years old and more recent barrels closer to six years.

Details – Bourbon Rabbi Cacao Finished Bourbon

• Brand: Bourbon Rabbi
• Type: Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Finish: Cacao nibs added to barrels for 45–60 days
• Age: Approximately 4–6 years (single barrel)
• Proof: 98
• Distillery: Believed to be Green River Distilling
• Mash Bill: 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley
• Price: $57.55 (bourbonrabbi.com)

Tasting Notes – Bourbon Rabbi Cacao Finished Bourbon Review

Let’s taste it:

🛏 Rested: 15 minutes in a Glencairn

👉🏻 Nose (Ed): Simple syrupy sweetness, sweet cherry candy, light floral notes, chocolate, light toffee, vanilla, mild rye spices, hints of oak and marshmallow
👉🏻 Nose (Dean): Chocolate, plum morphing to prune, coffee and small bit of marshmallows

👉🏻 Taste (Ed): Fairly sweet; chocolate & sweet cherry, like a cherry Tootsie Pop; caramel, black tea, rye spices
👉🏻 Taste (Dean): Mexican chocolate, coffee, sweet tea, chocolate-covered cherries with sweet filling, baking spices

👉🏻 Finish (Ed): Sweetness continues but diminishes; becomes mildly dry; mild black pepper spice, chocolate; fairly long with lingering chocolate and sweetness with mild spice
👉🏻 Finish (Dean): Mid-length finish, chocolate, a little dry

Chocolate, Cherry, and Spice in a Dessert-Style Bourbon

While our tasting notes differed somewhat, Dean and I both had a similar impression of this bourbon. We both enjoyed it quite a bit!

• Dean: It’s a really nice pour, with beautiful flavor, nice layers and hits all around.
• Ed: A nice combination of sweetness, chocolate, cherries, and spices. The taste is a bit like a cherry Tootsie Pop. It’s a great breakfast or dessert pour!

If you are looking for a bourbon that’s a bit of a change from the norm, with the kind of flavors we have described, you’ll want to give Bourbon Rabbi Cacao Finished Bourbon a try. Have you had it? What did you think? Cheers!🥃

We hope you have enjoyed our Bourbon Rabbi Cacao Finished Bourbon Review by Ed & Dean! Next, why not read some of our other Bourbon Rabbi reviews: Bourbon Rabbi 8 Year Single Barrel Rye Review and Bourbon Rabbi Honey Finished Bourbon.

Note: This sample was graciously provided by the Brand for my review. I appreciate it!

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