| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 53% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $73.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-02-18 |
Starlight Distillery Honey Reserve Bourbon Review
This acclaimed Indiana farm distillery uses their own estate-harvested honey to finish their five-year-old bourbon. On the nose there are aromas of fruits and wildflowers while the palate offers peaches, apricots, vanilla, and, of course, honey. The mouthfeel is viscous, obviously, but the high proof (53 percent ABV) surely prevents this from being cloying and liqueur-like. A curious release, but an admittedly delicious one.
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