Blue Run Spirits Flight Series III "Buck & Brush"

“Buck & Brush” celebrates the rugged spirit of the western frontier—cowboys (buckaroos) and brush-covered plains—with a whiskey that combines bold blend techniques and precision aging.

This 110.7-proof micro-batch blends Kentucky straight bourbon and rye from a handful of barrels, then marries strength, spice, and character into one bottle. The nose bursts with sweet citrus and layered spice; the palate pops with orange, cinnamon, sassafras, and spearmint; the finish brings rich black cherry and black peppercorn heat. It’s built for the enthusiast who loves complexity and doesn’t shy away from proof.

Nose: A sweet, aromatic surge of citrus intertwined with complex spice.

Palate: Bright chewy orange leads; flavours of cinnamon, sassafras, and spearmint spring forth.

Finish: Deep black cherry evolves under the heat of black peppercorn spice.

Match with a dark cherry chocolate bar or black-pepper bark to echo the cherry and spice finish. Aged cheddar or gouda complements the strength and draws out oak and rye heat. For a savory twist: grilled skirt steak with a citrus-chili rub highlights the citrus-spice interplay.