Belle Meade Madeira Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey
Belle Meade Madeira Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey is a 750mL bourbon bottled at 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) by Nelson's Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee — the third release in the Belle Meade Special Cask Finish Series, finished in casks previously used for Malmsey Madeira and never chill-filtered. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 45.2% (90.4 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: Bourbons aged 6 and 9 years
- Finish: Malmsey Madeira casks — the richest, sweetest Madeira style
- Mash bill: 64% corn, 30% rye, 6% malted barley (high-rye)
- Filtration: Never chill-filtered
- Producer: Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville, Tennessee
- Origin: Tennessee
The Third Belle Meade Special Cask Finish
Belle Meade was the label under which the Nelson brothers — descendants of 19th-century Nashville whiskey maker Charles Nelson — bottled carefully sourced, cask-finished bourbon while their revived Nelson's Green Brier Distillery matured its own stock. After Sherry Cask and Cognac Cask finishes, the Madeira release turned to Malmsey, the honeyed, richest style of Madeira, whose casks season the blend of 6- and 9-year-old bourbons with dark fruit and caramelised sugar. The release was awarded Double Gold at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Explore the brand on the Belle Meade vendor page, or browse our bourbon whiskey collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand: a floral nose with vanilla and a hint of toffee; a palate of dark wildflower honey, vanilla, ripe persimmon, dried black cherry, caramelised sugar and baking spices with a soft, velvety mouthfeel; and a lengthy finish echoing the palate with a touch of malt and chocolate.
How to Enjoy
Pour it neat to let the Madeira fruit lead, or add a splash of water to open the honey and persimmon. It also stands up in a Manhattan, where the finish cask does the sweetening. More finished bourbons are in our bourbon whiskey collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Madeira cask finish?
The bourbon is rested in casks that previously held Madeira wine — here Malmsey, the richest and sweetest Madeira style — which layers honeyed, dried-fruit character over the whiskey. The brand does not disclose the finishing period.
How old is Belle Meade Madeira Cask Finish?
It is a blend of bourbons aged 6 years and 9 years; the bottle carries no single age statement.
Who makes Belle Meade bourbon?
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery of Nashville, Tennessee, revived by Charlie and Andy Nelson, descendants of Charles Nelson. The bourbon of this era was sourced and then blended, finished and bottled by the distillery.
A honeyed Madeira finish over high-rye bourbon — order Belle Meade Madeira Cask Finish online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
