Mellow Corn Bottled in Bond Whiskey

Mellow Corn is a Bottled-in-Bond corn whiskey from Heaven Hill Distillery.  Corn whiskey is regulated differently than bourbon: it must be at least 80% corn and, if aged, must be aged in used oak or uncharred oak barrels.  This lends the whiskey its lighter color and (ahem) mellower profile.  The nose presents sweet corn, light fruit, and a hint of oak spice.  The palate offers flavors of sweet corn, cotton candy, and light fruit with a nutty, oaky undertone.  The finish is sweet with vanilla and sweet corn.  Easy drinking and tasty, Mellow Corn is worthy of its (only slightly ironic) cult following.