Bourbon De Luxe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Jamaican Rum Casks Review.

    Bourbon De Luxe is a name that once belonged to the pre-Prohibition era, a brand that built a respectable following before eventually fading out after the market shifted. That legacy was dormant until Rolling Fork, working in collaboration with Starlight Distillery, revived the trademark and began releasing small, highly limited batches under the original Bourbon De Luxe banner. I never expected to see one of these bottles in Indiana, and certainly not at nearly SRP. The moment I saw a Jamaican rum cask finish, the decision made itself. I’m a complete sucker for rum influence, especially when paired with a bold bourbon.

    The base whiskey here is at least seven years old and after blending, the whiskey spent nine months in a Jamaican rum barrel selected by Rolling Fork. If you're not familiar with that name, you should be. Rolling Fork is going out to all parts of the rum world, selecting barrels, and brining back to Indiana. Sometimes blending, finishing, or just releasing as is with tons of transparency. And knowing how good their rum offerings can be, my expectations were sky-high.

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Age Statement: 7 years.

ABV: 55.5%. 

Mash bill: 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley.

Area of Distillation: Bardstown, Kentucky.

Finishing: Jamaican rum barrels for 9 months.

Appearance: Deep gold.


On the nose:

    The rum barrel makes its presence known immediately, bringing sweetness without tipping into cloying territory. Tropical notes like papaya and ripe banana float alongside cinnamon, clove, herbal rye spice, and molasses. There’s candied orange peel, a hint of barrel char, and a soft earthiness that rounds out the edges. The nose is lush, viscous, and layered, one of the best rum-finished bourbon noses I’ve experienced to date.

Taste:

   The palate is stunning. Thick, oily, and fully coating, it brings forward all the tropical spice and sweetness the nose hinted at, papaya, coconut, cinnamon, clove, while still allowing the base bourbon to shine with caramel, vanilla, oak, and rich brown sugar. A distinct banana bread note continues from the nose, joined by milk chocolate and candied orange with each sip. The balance is remarkable: sweet but never syrupy, warm but never harsh, and endlessly layered.

Finish:

   Soft, sweet, and long, it reminds me of rum-soaked cake, dense, warm, and dripping with molasses and tropical spice. The texture alone is unforgettable, and the flavors linger in a way that pulls you right back for another sip.

Final Thoughts: 

    At an SRP of $64.99, and even at the $68 I paid, this is an absolute steal. The transparency could be a bit better regarding the exact distillery source, but knowing the mash bill and finishing time helps bridge that gap. What matters most is how it drinks, and this is easily one of the best rum-finished bourbons I’ve ever had. It surpasses Starlight’s own rum finishes for both balance and character, and I’d happily pay $80 for it without hesitation. This is a rare bottle that absolutely lives up to the hype.

Rating: A (Excellent).

Cost: $64.99 for 750ml.

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