Description
Three Chord Bourbon Cream puts a bourbon twist on classic . It pours rich and creamy, with a gentle 16.5% ABV. The brand sums it up as balanced and creamy, with baking spice and a hint of chocolate. It is made for Three Chord at Ugly Dog Distillery in Chelsea, Michigan.
Musician Neil Giraldo co-founded Three Chord with distiller and blender Ari Sussman. Neil’s idea is that a great song can be built on just . In the same way, comes from getting the basics right. That thinking runs through this , which skips the frills.
Open the bottle and baking spice greets you first, with a hint of chocolate. Sweet baked goods, maple and vanilla follow close behind. In your mouth, a pleasing bourbon character sits inside the cream. The aromatic finish stays clean and never feels sticky, so the next sip comes easily.
It has a good haul of medals. It won Silver at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and at the 2022 Bartender Spirits Awards. The John Barleycorn Awards named it Liqueur of the Year with Gold in 2022. It took Gold at the Ascot Awards in 2022 and again in 2023. At the 2023 PR%F Awards, it earned Silver blind and Gold for bottle and presentation.
Pour it over ice for an easy after-dinner treat. Stir a splash into hot chocolate or your morning coffee. It also works in creamy or a boozy milkshake. Serve it with chocolate desserts or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Keep the bottle in the fridge once opened and finish it within six months.
If you like your cream liqueur with a little more backbone, this one is worth a try. It is also a cheerful gift for music fans and bourbon lovers alike.
