Bomberger’s PFG Bourbon 2025 (Michter's)

Bomberger’s PFG Bourbon 2025, NAS, 50.1%

Here is a brand new product from Michter’s. The PFG in the product name is short for “Precision Fine Grain”. Now to decipher that further we have to go back to the source and check the official product page:

“Bomberger’s PFG™ is made by first aging Kentucky Straight Bourbon in a new toasted and charred American oak barrel. After full maturation, the Kentucky Straight Bourbon is removed from the first barrel and placed in a second new, custom, proprietary toasted and charred French fine grain oak barrel of the most exacting specifications. These barrels are toasted at a tightly defined temperature range for a precise period of time before they receive a select charring. [..]

The Bomberger’s PFG™ finishing barrel is a blend of wood from various origins, including the revered Tronçais, Allier, Nevers, and Vosges forests. It is constructed from wood that has been naturally air dried outdoors for a minimum of 40 months in France near the Charente River, which has a unique seasoning environment influenced by humidity, microflora creation, climate, wind direction, and elevation.”

All in all a very expensive and time consuming process.

The Bomberger’s PFG Bourbon 2025 is available to buy in Norway at NOK 2089 (19736101).

Nose: Caramel and sugar form a rich, sweet core, cushioned by mild oaky spices. Utterly soft and inviting. Very charming nose. With time, delicate hints of green herbs emerge.

Taste: Full-bodied. A lively mix of complex spiciness, fruit and florality. There's a perfumed edge, and the oak comes in firm, teetering on harsh but ultimately yummy. Underneath, subtle green notes echoing the nose.

Finish: Long and evolving finish. The herbal green tones lead the way, followed by warming caramel, exotic spices, mellow chocolate, and a cool whisper of menthol.

Comment: Balancing on the edge of elegance and intensity.

Score 90/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas