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Bomberger’s Declaration Bourbon 2023 is built around density, structure, and controlled maturation, drawing from historical bourbon traditions while applying modern precision. Grain selection and cooperage are treated as structural tools, shaping the whiskey’s weight and depth rather than serving as stylistic statements.
The mash bill emphasizes richness and body, while fermentation is managed to retain depth and concentration. Aging takes place in specially selected barrels designed to influence the spirit gradually, allowing oxidation and wood interaction to develop complexity without obscuring the bourbon’s core identity. Oak serves as an architectural element, reinforcing structure rather than imposing flavor.
On the palate, dark caramel and toasted sugar emerge first, followed by layers of cocoa, baking spice, and dried fruit. The mouthfeel is substantial and deliberate, with a slow-building warmth that carries through the mid-palate. The finish is long and resonant, marked by oak, spice, and controlled sweetness. Bomberger’s 2023 presents bourbon as a study in patience and proportion.
