Rebel Butter Pecan Bourbon Cream Liqueur Review

 

Autumn is the season for Bourbon creams. Have you ever had one? If the answer is No, then you’ve unknowingly (and unfairly) deprived yourself of one of life’s more magical moments. Dairy cream and Bourbon may sound like a weird combination, but it is authentically awesome.

 

Of course, that’s if it is done correctly. You see, there’s a right way to do Bourbon creams, and then there’s the other way. The right way is to use real dairy cream (you know, from cows) and natural flavors. Another approach is to use chemicals and artificial sweeteners. If you pick up a bottle and see that crap on the label, set it back down, back away slowly, then turn and run.

 

Rebel Bourbon isn’t new to the Bourbon cream scene; however, this year, Rebel Butter Pecan Bourbon Cream joins its lineup. It is a blend of its classic, wheated Bourbon and real cream (again, from cows).

 

“We used our award-winning Bourbon for the foundation and gave it a unique twist to create Rebel Butter Pecan Bourbon Cream. With a warm wheated finish, it’s smooth enough to sip on its own or enjoy as a bold and decadent complement to coffee or Rebel Bourbon cocktails.” – John Rempke, Master Distiller

 

Since one of Mrs. Whiskeyfellow’s favorite flavors is butter pecan, she will be joining me on this #DrinkCurious expedition. We’re both grateful to Rebel Bourbon for providing us a sample in exchange for this no-strings-attached, honest review.

 

• Whiskey Type: Bourbon Liqueur
• Distiller: Lux Row Distillers
• Age: NAS
• Mashbill: 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley, dairy cream
• Cooperage: New, 53-gallon charred oak barrels
• Alcohol Content: 15% ABV (30°)
• Price per 750mL: $19.99
• Availability: Nationwide

 

Appearance: We used rocks glasses to sip this Bourbon liqueur. The mocha coloring was as expected.

 

Nose: Mrs. Whiskeyfellow said the nose was very light. I had to agree with her. Pecans were relatively easy to identify; from my standpoint, there seemed to be a lot of caramel.

 

Palate: The mouthfeel was described as luscious and luxurious by Mrs. Whiskeyfellow. I found it dense and creamy. We both agreed it stuck to the mouth and throat. The butter pecan quality was unmistakable. There were also caramel, toffee, and chocolate flavors.

 

Finish: Chocolate came through hard on the finish. There was absolutely no alcohol burn to deal with. Although the duration was brief, the creamy sensation lingered for several minutes.

 

Bottle, Bar, or Bust: Mrs. Whiskeyfellow described this as “the perfect morning coffee for the meeting that should have been an email.” I chuckled, both because it is funny and true. Rebel Butter Pecan Bourbon Cream is only 30°, so unless you’re a lightweight drinker, you’ll hardly realize it is an adult beverage.

 

We both loved it, and it is something we can’t wait to share with our friends (assuming there is any left). For $20.00, you’re getting a treat, and it is well worth my Bottle rating. Cheers!

 

 

My Simple, Easy-to-Understand Rating System

• Bottle = Buy It
• Bar = Try It
• Bust = Leave It

 

Whiskeyfellow encourages you to enjoy your whiskey as you see fit, but begs you to do so responsibly.