Rebecca Creek Small Batch Texas Bourbon Whiskey 750mL
Rebecca Creek Small Batch Texas Bourbon Whiskey is a 750mL expression from San Antonio’s Rebecca Creek Distillery. This bourbon is crafted from hand-selected barrels, showcasing the concentrated character developed through the dramatic temperature swings of the Texas Hill Country.
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Overview
Rebecca Creek Small Batch Texas Bourbon Whiskey is a distinctive expression from San Antonio’s Rebecca Creek Distillery, known for its concentrated character derived from unique Texas Hill Country barrel aging.
Overview
Rebecca Creek Distillery, founded in 2010 by Mike Cameron, applies precision principles to craft distilling. Originally in San Antonio’s Pearl District, the distillery later relocated to the Texas Hill Country. It has become a nationally recognized craft whiskey producer, prioritizing quality over volume. The Small Batch expression represents a curated selection of barrels, chosen for their consistent character and quality, distinguishing it from the standard production release.
The Texas Climate Advantage
The unique maturation environment of Texas contributes significantly to this bourbon’s profile. The region’s dramatic temperature fluctuations, with hot summers pushing the bourbon deep into the charred oak and cooler winters drawing it out, intensify the wood extraction and flavor concentration. This accelerated interaction with the barrel creates a more robust and distinctive character that is difficult to achieve in more temperate climates. Rebecca Creek’s Small Batch captures this Texas climate influence at its most refined, delivering a bourbon that truly reflects its Hill Country origins.
Tasting Notes
Rebecca Creek Small Batch Texas Bourbon offers a distinct sensory experience:
Nose
Vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak are prominent, reflecting the concentrated barrel character developed in the Texas climate.
Palate
Smooth and rounded on the palate, with notes of brown sugar, vanilla, and a warm grain spice, balanced by a clean sweetness.
Finish
A medium-long and warm finish, featuring lingering oak and caramel, concluding with a clean, Hill Country signature.
Technical Details
This Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey is produced by Rebecca Creek Distillery, established in 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. This Small Batch release is presented in a 750ml bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Texas bourbon different from Kentucky bourbon?
Texas’s extreme climate, characterized by summer temperatures often exceeding 100°F and significant winter cooling, causes bourbon to interact with the barrel more intensely than in Kentucky’s milder seasons. This accelerated extraction process results in more concentrated and intensely flavored bourbon, often developing a depth of character beyond its age statement.
What is a small batch bourbon?
Small batch refers to a limited number of carefully selected and mingled barrels for each release, in contrast to large-scale production involving hundreds or thousands of barrels. Rebecca Creek’s small batch selection prioritizes barrels that meet specific quality standards, ensuring greater consistency and character compared to a standard release.
How does Small Batch compare to Rebecca Creek’s Bottled-in-Bond?
The Bottled-in-Bond expression is 100 proof and carries a strict single-season, federally bonded certification. The Small Batch, while also a curated selection, focuses on consistent character and offers a slightly lower proof point, making it a more approachable option. The Bottled-in-Bond is defined by its rigorous certification, whereas the Small Batch emphasizes a hand-picked barrel selection for character consistency.
Who founded Rebecca Creek and what is the Hill Country connection?
Mike Cameron founded Rebecca Creek Distillery in San Antonio in 2010. The distillery’s name is inspired by Rebecca Creek, a tributary of the Guadalupe River located in the Texas Hill Country, establishing a connection between the brand and the region’s natural landscape and water sources.
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