I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised when I took the first sip of Stillhouse Black Bourbon. My expectations weren’t that high, as I only paid $22, so on top of being a very drinkable bourbon, it is quite affordable.
So how drinkable was it?
Stillhouse Black Bourbon is “mellowed in coffee beans” and while I was struggling to name the flavor on the back of my tongue, once I read how they produced Stillhouse, the coffee flavor clicked in my head.
I thoroughly enjoyed Stillhouse Black Bourbon and it will be a new “standard” on my whiskey shelf. It earned every point of its 73/100.
Pros
- Just the right amount of astringency that turns smooth after a few sips.
- Pleasant mix of coffee and caramel.
- Packaged in a metal tin, which makes it perfect for camping and hiking as well as parties where you don’t want to take a glass bottle.
- Great bang for the buck when it comes to value.
Cons:
- Some drinkers may not like that opening astringency. I think this bourbon will appeal to more advanced bourbon drinkers versus newcomers.
- It is packaged in a squarish metal case, while being awesome, also means its hard to tell when you are almost out of Stillhouse.
| Bottle | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bib & Tucker | 91 | $75 / 750ml |
| Angels Envy | 90 | $65 / 750ml |
| Tin Cup | 85 | $30 / 750ml |
| Jameson Blender's Dog | 82 | $67 / 750ml |
| Old Forester 1870 | 80 | $55 / 750ml |
| Michters US 1 Small Batch | 79 | $45 / 750ml |
| Old Forester 1897 | 79 | $55 / 750ml |
| Yellowstone | 78 | $35 / 750ml |
| Basil Hayden's | 75 | $35 / 750ml |
| Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon | 75 | $35 / 750ml |
| Hirsch Small Batch | 74 | $35 / 750ml |
| Stillhouse Black Bourbon | 73 | $20 / 750ml |
| Proper Twelve | 71 | $30 / 750ml |
| Teeling Whiskey | 70 | $50 / 750ml |
| Cruzan No. 9 Spiced Rum | 67 | $20 / 750ml |
| Four Roses Small Batch | 66 | $30 / 750ml |
| Beer Barrel Bourbon | 66 | $35 / 750ml |
| Gentleman Jack | 65 | $35 / 750ml |
| Kraken Rum | 64 | $25 / 750ml |
| Jefferson | 60 | $25/ 750ml |
| Elijah Craig | 57 | $27 / 750ml |
| Bulleit Bourbon | 56 | $28 / 750ml |
| Buffalo Trace | 55 | $25 / 750ml |
| Jack Daniels` | 51 | $25 / 750ml |
| Widow Jane | 45 | $70 / 750ml |
| Redemption | 40 | $30 / 750ml |
| Rowan's Creek | 39 | $30 / 750ml |
| Woodford Reserve | 30 | $13 / 50ml |
| Winchester Extra Smooth | 15 | $23 / 750ml |
| Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey | 10 | $20 / 750ml |
| Hill Billy | 9 | $20 / 750ml |
| Fireball | 5 | $18 / 750ml |