Moon Age Bourbon
Overall Score: 6.75/10
Overall Value: 2.25/5
Distillery: Undisclosed
Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Company: ANNX Spirits Co.
Release Date: 2024
Proof: 101
Age: 7 Years
Color: Hay
MSRP: $70 (2025)
Mashbill: Blend of 3 High-Rye Bourbons
The Barrel Bros’ Review
The nose of this Moon Age bourbon opens with a bold whiff of cedar and oak—almost like cracking open a can of wood stain—but there’s more going on underneath. Notes of apple, strawberry, and a touch of orange peel bring a fruity lift, sadly unbalanced by a faint sour funk that comes later. It’s an unusual mix of woodshop and produce aisle, but one that keeps you coming back for another sniff.
The palate has a nice oily texture and starts off sweet with butterscotch and vanilla tootsie roll notes. There’s a soft wave of orange creamsicle and honeyed fruit that brings some brightness, but the cedar influence lingers with a bit of sharp heat. While the fruitiness fades faster than expected, the attempted balance between sweet and woody tones keeps it interesting.
Things wrap up on with a finish of a dry, tannic note with hints of leather, caramel, and brown sugar. The darker elements show up late, but they don’t fully stick around. It leaves a slightly young impression overall.
Moon Age Bourbon has flashes of character—especially in its sweet and fruity layers—but feels a bit unpolished for its price point. The MSRP sits around $70, and while it’s not a bad pour, there are better options in that range. If you happen to catch it on sale, it might be worth a try for something a little different, but at full price, this review leans toward a pass.
If you’re looking for specific notes from our Barrel Bros, read their individual reviews below!
Individual Reviews
The Rye Guy Says
Score: 6.5/10
Value: 2/5
THE NOSE:
Smells a bit like opening a can of wood stain, particularly cedar. So, a bit of the alcohol notes are showing up.
But there is a fruitiness to it as well, kinda like strawberry or red apple.
There is also a bit of a sour funk to it that I can’t quite place.
THE TASTE:
The mouthfeel is oily but juicy as well. It tastes like a butterscotch candy or a vanilla tootsie roll.
I do continue to get a bit of the cedar wood profile, as well as a harsh bite.
I do think the fruitiness is lost on the palate.
THE FINISH:
The finish leads me to believe that this is a pretty youthy pour.
It just doesn’t sit well in the mouth and I get a real dry woodiness with a bit of leather.
BUY OR PASS?
I think at $70 this bottle is a bit of a let down. There are some cheaper bottles that outclass it in all aspects. Additionally, it doesn’t quite hit the flavor profiles I typically prefer.
I think the palate is probably the best part of the pour, but it’s not exceptional.
The Hunter Says
Score: 7/10
Value: 2.5/5
THE NOSE:
Okay, this might sound a little weird—but the nose on this one totally reminds me of the produce section at Aldi.
There’s this mix of fresh fruit and earthy notes, like sniffing the top of a pineapple.
The main fruit smells I get are apple and orange, with a nice drizzle of honey in the background.
THE TASTE:
On the palate, it’s pretty light and simple.
It leans toward a classic bourbon profile but with a fruity twist—think orange creamsicle vibes.
THE FINISH:
The finish is where it perks up a bit.
Some darker notes like caramel and brown sugar sneak in late, though they’re still pretty soft.
BUY OR PASS?
In the end, it’s a decent bottle—especially knowing it came from a bar I love (shoutout to The Belfry in Kansas City, MO). But at around $70, it’s not really hitting the mark. This would feel way more at home in the $40 range.
