Rare Saint Trinity of Port finished Whiskey Review.

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Rare Saint Trinity of Port finished Whiskey

    
    Rare Saint, based in the Indianapolis area and connected to well-known establishments like St. Elmo Steak House, 1933 Lounge, and Harry & Izzy’s, has been steadily releasing sourced MGP whiskey over the past few years. After being underwhelmed by one of their previous rye releases, I admittedly stepped away for a bit. But I am a sucker for port cask finishes, and this one pulled me right back in.

    The Trinity of Port is an ambitious concept: a blend of four MGP mash bills, each at least five years old, finished separately in ruby, tawny, and white port barrels before being blended back together. Limited to just 834 bottles, this release swings for the fences on paper. After blending and resting, the whiskey was divided and finished in ruby, tawny, and white port barrels. Those three components were then blended back together to create the final product.

    The transparency here is appreciated. Rare Saint lays out exactly what went into the bottle, and that level of detail adds confidence going in. Triple finishing is no small task, and port barrels, especially three different styles, are not inexpensive. The craftsmanship and intent are clear.


For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/fkCyAgO7B0M.

Age Statement: +5 years.

ABV: 57.85% (Cask strength).

Mash bill: Blend components: Bourbon, rye and wheat.

Blend: 
  • 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley.
  • 51% rye, 45% corn, 4% malted barley.
  • 95% wheat, 5% malted barley.
  • 95% rye, 5% malted barley.

    • Area of Distillation: Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

    Finished: Ruby, tawny, and white port barrels.

    Appearance: Deep mahogany.


    On the nose:
        Dark, stewed fruits lead the way. Plum, fig, pear, and grape skin rise immediately, wrapped in a rich wine-forward aroma. There is a gentle herbal, almost medicinal rye backbone that keeps it grounded. Sweet buttery corn, caramel, and a drizzle of vanilla round things out. The ruby port brings vibrancy, the white port lends that grape skin character, and the tawny offers depth and structure. Impressively, there is no harsh ethanol despite the higher proof.


    Taste:
       The mouthfeel is excellent, coating the palate with ease. Rye spice takes center stage, supported by sweet corn richness and a touch of wheat-driven texture. Mid-palate, a slight wine-driven astringency appears, leaning toward lightly overripe fruit rather than sourness. The port influence is present but softer than the nose suggests. It never overwhelms the bourbon’s identity, though it also stops short of delivering the bold, punchy fruit intensity some port lovers may crave.


    Finish:
       White pepper and oak spice emerge, followed by a gentle tapering sweetness. It is clean and pleasant, though I found myself wishing for a longer, more dramatic finish.


    Final Thoughts: 
        This is a well-executed, thoughtfully blended bourbon with a refined port finish. The nose promises a powerhouse, while the palate delivers something more restrained and elegant. For those who prefer subtle finishing that enhances rather than dominates, this will be right in your wheelhouse.

        At around $80, the pricing reflects the triple finishing and blending effort. I would love to see a slightly older age statement and perhaps a bit more punch from the port barrels. As it stands, this is a very solid after-dinner pour and one of the better multi-port finishes I have had recently.


    Rating: B (Above average).

    Cost: $79.99 for 750ml.

    For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/fkCyAgO7B0M.

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