{"product_id":"milam-greene-very-small-batch-batch-3-straight-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Milam \u0026 Greene Very Small Batch Batch #3 Straight Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-6\"\u003eCrafted by Heather Greene, named 2023 Master Blender of the Year, Milam \u0026amp; Greene Very Small Batch Batch #3 marries Kentucky bourbon distilled by Marlene Holmes with Tennessee bourbon, then finishes it on sun-cooked, charred French oak staves that once held tawny port and the distillery's own rye whiskey. Bottled at a robust 108 proof, this Spring 2024 release drew from just 60 barrels for 1,097 cases, carrying on the line's signature style of jammy dark fruit, French toast, and fresh-baked biscuit, with an added streak of malt and spice. It's a limited, twice-yearly release from the Texas producer whose Very Small Batch debut took Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a compelling pick for bourbon fans who love creative finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eCrafted in Blanco, Texas, by Master Blender Heather Greene, this Very Small Batch Straight Bourbon marries Kentucky bourbon distilled by Marlene Holmes with sourced Tennessee bourbon. The barrels are married in 1,000-gallon vats, then finished with charred French oak staves that previously held tawny port and Milam \u0026amp; Greene's own rye whiskey and were sun-cooked in the Texas heat. Batch #3 was bottled at 108 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eThe line's signature nose opens sweet and inviting, with jammy dark fruit and warm French toast aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eFruit-forward sweetness gives way to fresh-baked biscuit flavors. Batch #3 shows heavier malt and spice on the first pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eLong and lingering, with the fruit and baked notes carrying through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eReleased in spring 2024, Batch #3 was assembled from just 60 barrels across three micro-batches, yielding only 1,097 cases. It comes from a line that launched with a Gold Medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and it was blended by Heather Greene, named 2023 Master Blender of the Year. The core-range release appears only twice a year in numbered batches, so each one has its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003ePour it neat first to appreciate the port-and-rye stave finish, then add a few drops of water to open up the fruit and malt. Its 108-proof backbone also stands up well in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where the jammy notes pair beautifully with bitters and vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \u003cdiv class=\"mt-12\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mb-8\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWhat is Milam \u0026amp; Greene Very Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIt's the spring 2024 release of Milam \u0026amp; Greene's Very Small Batch line, a blend of Kentucky bourbon distilled by Marlene Holmes and sourced Tennessee bourbon, crafted by Master Blender Heather Greene. The bourbon is finished with charred French oak staves in Blanco, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWhat are the key specs of Batch #3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIt's bottled at 108 proof (54% ABV) with no age statement. Batch #3 was assembled from 60 barrels across three micro-batches, for a run of about 1,097 cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWhat does Milam \u0026amp; Greene Very Small Batch taste like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe line is known for a sweet nose of jammy dark fruit and French toast, then fruit-forward sweetness that turns into fresh-baked biscuit flavors before a long, lingering finish. Some tasters also pick up heavier malt and spice notes in Batch #3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eHow should I enjoy this bourbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eAt 108 proof, it's worth tasting neat first, then adding a few drops of water or a large ice cube to open up the fruit and baked notes. It also has the backbone to stand up in a spirit-forward cocktail like an Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWhat makes this bourbon special?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe blended bourbon is finished with sun-cooked charred French oak staves that previously held tawny port and Milam \u0026amp; Greene's rye whiskey, adding layers of dark fruit and spice. The line launched with a Gold Medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and Heather Greene was named 2023 Master Blender of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Garden State - ABG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67752249393400,"sku":"80472","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/MilamandGreeneVerySmallBatchBourbonWhiskeyBatch1.webp?v=1792542533","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/milam-greene-very-small-batch-batch-3-straight-bourbon-whiskey","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}