Belle Meade Bourbon Is Being Discontinued From National Markets

The current product will only be available in Tennessee. The new packaging will feature the Nelson brothers’ names giving more focus on the Nelson name and the story behind it. The product inside has been reported to still continue to be the same sourced bourbon that was once in Belle Meade (from MGP) just under the new brand. It is not known yet if the brand will continue to offer finished products or single barrels of their Belle Meade replacement in this new line.

Nelson Brothers Classic:

TASTING NOTES
Nose: spice cake, cherry, milk chocolate, vanilla, baked apple
Palate: banana bread, cocoa, cherry, dried pineapple
Finish: black peppercorn, spearmint, lemon peel, sweet tobacco

Alcohol Content
93.3 Proof (46.65% ABV)

Mash Bill
Corn, Rye, Malted Barley

The Tasting Panel Review
94 Points -The Tasting Panel Magazine, 2022

“Aromas of shortcake, nougat, and spiced orange unwrap with each nosing. A well-mannered entry of toffee and peach pie glide in its silky body. The hint of key lime and chocolate-covered cherries keep the palate busy with a hedonistic deliciousness. Mid-palate notes of egg cream and maple pecan lead to prickly pepper on the finish, which is softened by disarming notes of oak at Pekoe tea.”

Meredith May, The Tasting Panel

Nelson Brothers Reserve:

TASTING NOTES
Nose: cherry, maple syrup, sweet mint, cinnamon roll
Palate: caramel, allspice, cherry, hazelnut
Finish: earthy, cocoa, allspice, cherry cobbler

Alcohol Content
107.8 Proof (53.9% ABV)

Mash Bill
Corn, Rye, Malted Barley

The Tasting Panel Review
95 Points -The Tasting Panel Magazine, 2022

“This is a high-rye bourbon with a high proof of 107.8 that manages to not overshadow its inner beauty. It’s warm and polite on the nose, with scents of root beer, sandalwood, and baked apple. The flavors are delectable, from nutty oat and peach blossom to ginger, black cherry, and spiced tea. Notes of saddle leather come in on the mid-palate, leading up to a finish of burnt orange, vanilla, and maple.”