Stellum Black Bourbon

Product Description

Stellum Black Bourbon: Reserve-Barrel Bourbon with Orange, Cedar and Long Spice

Stellum Black Bourbon expands the original Stellum blend by incorporating reserve barrels from the producer's stocks. The goal is not simply more proof, but added depth: concentrated fruit, floral vanilla, cedar, tobacco and layered spice.

The official tasting profile moves from orange creamsicle and caramel corn on the nose to charred orange, leather, cardamom and cedar on the palate. Dark chocolate, tobacco and persistent oak shape a notably long finish.

At cask strength, the whiskey changes with air and water. It is best served in a generous nosing glass with time between pours, allowing the fruit and wood to emerge rather than treating the bottle as a quick shot.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Floral vanilla, orange creamsicle, caramel corn, mixed peppercorn, cedar and smoldering oak.

Palate: Lightly charred sweet orange, leather, vanilla, cardamom, cedar, spicy nuts and cinnamon.

Finish: Very long, with dark chocolate taffy, tobacco, leather, cedar and a persistent prickling spice.

Food Pairings

• Pecan pie: nuts and caramel echo the bourbon while the proof counters sweetness.
• Smoked short ribs: rich meat and smoke stand up to cedar, leather and alcohol strength.
• Aged cheddar: sharp cheese balances vanilla and orange.
• Dark chocolate with sea salt: cocoa reinforces the finish while salt sharpens the fruit.

Serving Suggestions

Serve neat and let the glass rest for five to ten minutes. Add several drops of water to increase cinnamon, pepper and cedar, or use one large cube for slower dilution. If mixed, choose a very dry Old Fashioned with minimal sugar.

Keep upright, tightly sealed and away from sunlight. High-proof whiskey is stable at room temperature, but repeated heat exposure can accelerate flavor loss and damage the closure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Stellum Black different from regular Stellum Bourbon?
The producer adds reserve barrels to the original Stellum Bourbon blend for greater depth and complexity.

Is it cask strength?
Yes. It is presented as a high-proof, cask-strength-style bourbon; verify the exact ABV on the batch label.

Where are the component bourbons distilled?
Stellum describes the broader blend as drawing bourbon from Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.

What happens when water is added?
The official notes say water boosts cinnamon, black pepper and cedar while shifting the alcohol sensation across the palate.

Is it intended for cocktails?
It can make a powerful spirit-forward cocktail, but its evolving complexity is best evaluated neat with optional water.

Does every batch taste identical?
Blended releases aim for a house profile, but batch and bottle variation can subtly change intensity and emphasis.

Explore More

Discover more from Stellum, or browse the Whiskey collection at Quality Liquor Store.

Sources of Information

• Stellum Spirits — Official Stellum Black Bourbon profile
• Stellum Spirits — Original Stellum Bourbon blend details
• Wine Enthusiast — Stellum Black Bourbon review

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