Breckenridge Port Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey
Breckenridge Port Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey is a 45% ABV (90 proof) high-rye bourbon from the award-winning Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado. Built on a mash bill of 56% corn, 38% rye, and 6% malted barley, it matures a minimum of three years in charred new American oak barrels, then gets its final grooming in 59-gallon tawny port casks for 4 to 6 months — the port finish adding aroma and flavor of sultana raisin and maple syrup that rounds out and softens the naturally spicy finish. Finished in 8–10 barrel batches when superior port casks become available, each release carries a unique expression. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: minimum 3 years in new American oak; finished 4–6 months in tawny port casks
- Mash bill: 56% corn, 38% rye, 6% malted barley
- Origin: Breckenridge Distillery, Breckenridge, Colorado
Colorado Rye Spice, Tawny Port Grace
The port cask is the whole idea here: tawny port casks are selected for their aged, nutty, dried-fruit character, and over four to six months they layer dark fruit and caramelized sweetness over the bourbon's spicy rye backbone. The result shows rich amber with ruby undertones, aromas of sultana raisins, maple syrup, and cocoa, and a palate of tart strawberry preserve, fig, plum, caramel, and dark chocolate with warm spice — finishing smooth and lingering with red fruit, toasted oak, and a hint of cedar. The expression has taken Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was named Best American Blended Whiskey at the World Whiskies Awards. Explore bourbon whiskey or the full Breckenridge range.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sultana raisin, maple syrup, subtle oak spice. Palate: tart strawberry preserve, fig, plum, caramel, dark chocolate, warm spice. Finish: smooth and lingering — red fruit, toasted oak, hint of cedar.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water to reveal the port-finished layers; it also makes a superb Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where the port influence adds depth and richness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill of Breckenridge Port Cask Finish? 56% corn, 38% rye, 6% malted barley — a high-rye bourbon.
How long is it finished in port casks? Four to six months in 59-gallon tawny port casks, after a minimum of three years in new American oak.
Is every batch the same? No — it is finished in 8–10 barrel batches whenever superior port casks become available, so each release is its own expression.
Award-winning bourbon with a port-cask twist — buy Breckenridge Port Cask Finish online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.