Breckenridge Bourbon Madeira Cask 750ml

Breckenridge Bourbon – Madeira Cask Finish

Age

Aged approximately 4 to 5 years in American oak barrels, then finished in Portuguese Madeira wine casks to impart nuanced sweetness and fruit character.

Distillery

Crafted by Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado, blending mountain-matured bourbon with European-style finishing finesse.

Region

Barrel-aged at high elevation near Breckenridge, Colorado—a climate marked by athletic temperature swings—then finished in Madeira barrels to add layered complexity.

Mash Bill

Classic bourbon profile: approximately 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley, balancing sweetness, spice, and structure.

ABV / Proof

Bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof)—crafted for rich flavor while maintaining smooth enjoyment.

Description

Breckenridge Bourbon Madeira Cask Finish combines the richness of aged mountain bourbon with the decadent fruit and sweetness of Madeira wine casks. The finish introduces notes of raisin, plum, and elegant caramel interplay, adding depth to the bourbon’s traditional caramel-vanilla core. It delivers a refined, layered experience perfect for tasting neat or in creative cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep amber with ruby-red undertones and a luminous, inviting sheen.

Aroma

Complex and inviting: baked figs, dried plum, warm caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a graceful hint of exotic spice.

Palate

Silky and rich: rich caramel and honeyed grain mingle with raisin compote, dark cherry, oak sweetness, and subtle baking spice (cinnamon, clove).

Finish

Medium-length and smooth: lingering dried fruit, tobacco oak, honeyed warmth, and a whisper of Madeira warmth.

Accolades & Value

• Embraced for its elegant cask-finishing treatment in Colorado’s craft bourbon lineup

• Praised for its dessert-like depth and cocktail-worthy richness at approachable proof

Summary

Breckenridge Bourbon Madeira Cask Finish is a refined marriage of mountain-aged bourbon and Portuguese cask elegance. Bottled at 90 proof, it offers luxurious fruit-driven richness, smooth texture, and layered complexity—ideal for sipping neat, enhancing creative spirits, or enjoying alongside dessert.