Popcorn Sutton Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Review.

    I received this spirit as a review sample from Ole Smoky, linked here. It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.

    Popcorn Sutton is one of those names that carries some serious Appalachian weight. Whether you know him from documentaries, his infamous moonshining past, or just the legend that surrounds his name, there's a kind of gritty charm baked into anything tied to him. This bourbon, bottled under the Ole Smoky label, is meant to be a tribute, and honestly, it wears that well.

    Now, they don’t give us the full play-by-play on how this blend came together, no barrel breakdowns or exact sources, but we do know it pulls from both Tennessee and North Carolina bourbons. That regional blend alone is interesting, and it keeps things grounded in the very area Popcorn himself called home.

    Bottled at 100 proof, it doesn’t try to dazzle you with finishes or experimental grain bills. Instead, this feels like a blend made to just... be good whiskey.

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Age Statement: N/A.

ABV: 50%.

Mash bill: N/A.

Area of Distillation: North Carolina and Tennessee.

Appearance: Golden honey hue.


On the nose:

    The nose opens with a bold wave of leather and charred oak, immediately grounding this as a classic-style bourbon. There’s a deep, comforting richness here, brown sugar, caramel, and vanilla cream. There's an another layer with hints of tobacco, a touch of butterscotch, and a sweet corn character that ties back to its roots. There’s no noticeable ethanol bite, and the aromas stay well-balanced throughout. While not overly complex, the nose shows off a solid structure and warmth.

Taste:

    The flavor follows the nose closely, with those brown sugars and caramel tones leading the charge. The texture is a standout, slightly viscous, clinging to the palate with a pleasant oily weight. Leather, wood sugars, and a charred oak backbone give the sip a rugged but smooth profile. A slight pepperiness lifts the mid-palate, while a late-emerging smoky note, faint and reminiscent of being downwind from a campfire, lingers softly on the finish. It’s a layered sip that feels a touch more mature than expected.

Finish:

    That lingering finish is one of this bourbon’s best features. It holds with brown sugar, gentle smoke, and sweet oak long after the sip has passed. It’s not flashy or overly sweet, but dependable and satisfying. There’s just enough complexity to keep things interesting without requiring deep contemplation, and that makes it all the more drinkable.

Final Thoughts: 

    Popcorn Sutton Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys is a surprisingly versatile pour. Whether you’re sipping it neat, dropping it into a cocktail, or just looking for a dependable daily dram, it delivers. It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, nor does it need to. It’s a solid, traditional bourbon with a good backbone and enough body to feel worth your time. It offers fair value, and for that reason, bottle that leans on reliability and richness over bold innovation. If you see this one on a shelf, don’t walk past it too quickly.

Rating: C+ (Slightly above average).

Cost: $45.00 for 750ml.

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