Milam & Greene Provisions Bourbon Review: Is this Low Proof Bourbon Worth a Try?
- Jes Smyth
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Consider, for a moment, all that goes into making whiskey. A master distiller is tasked with planning the optimal blend of ingredients, including yeast, grain, and wood, as well as determining the ideal aging time. The master blender is responsible for the care and curation necessary to bring together various barrels for blending purposes. It's an intentional gathering of what is needed to make whiskey, so that each barrel is a provision for tomorrow, to be enjoyed, shared, and sustained for generations to come.
In a bold leap towards approachability, Milam & Greene announced Provisions as a new addition to their lineup in September 2025. This 80-proof blend is a combination of Texas pot still whiskey and Kentucky straight bourbon, featuring a "Texification" finish—their way of indicating aging was done in the Texas climate.
Milam & Greene is known for experimenting with climate and finishes, emphasizing that the Texas climate accelerates the aging process and offers a distinct richness compared to Kentucky's aged whiskey. The Amongst the Whiskey team believes this is a sound argument, based on our diligent and well-researched findings when we tasted the difference between Milam & Greene's Texas-aged whiskey and their Kentucky-aged whiskey.
I want to thank the folks at Milam & Greene for providing this bottle and the opportunity to taste this release with no strings attached. I enjoyed spending time with this low proof bourbon and am excited to share my thoughts with you today, dear reader. On with the notes, shall we?
Company on Label: Milam & Greene
Whiskey Type: A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys
Mash Bill Percentages: 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malt barley
Proof: 80°
Age: NAS
MSRP: $35.99
Further Identification: This Autumn 2025 is the first edition batch called Edwards Plateau
Nose: There is surprisingly good volume on the nose, right off the bat. This smells like classic bourbon, though with a dash of Texas funk, like a cowgirl sitting on a hay bail with a stick of cotton candy in hand. There's a doughy quality to this nose, reminiscent of cinnamon roll dough. Citrus comes next, leaning toward the sauce typically found on orange chicken. Additional swirling releases floral notes, reminding me of soft blooms found in the springtime. Roasted cinnamon and baking spices reveal themselves deep in the nose. More swirling brings out sticky honey and crushed graham crackers. I'm rather impressed.
Returning to the nose after a few sips amplifies the cinnamon spice and milk chocolate notes, accompanied by a hint of cherry skins. As I near the end of my glass, a consistent spice with a hint of floral tones emerges, leaning toward a potpourri-like aroma. The empty glass smells of root beer foam, soft dirt, and sunken floorboards.
Palate: My first taste follows the nose, with a surprising mouthfeel of silk. There is also a distinct funk here, with notes of wet oak and wildflowers, but overall, it's a bomb of sweetness: powdered sugar, caramel, graham crackers, vanilla cream, and milk chocolate shavings. Mid-palate, there are Hawaiian rolls, milk duds, and malted chocolate powder. This is the bunny slopes of whiskey; the view is there, you have some fun, and leave with a better understanding of what whiskey is all about. Additional sips add fruit to the equation, specifically cherries, underripened for their season. As I continue to sip toward the end of my experience, a stacking of flavors, specifically that funk I mentioned earlier, becomes apparent. If you've ever skimmed your finger along the bubbling surface of a fermentation tank, that taste is what lingers on my tongue. My final sip is a flash of honey vanilla sweetness and cinnamon spice, a farewell similar to its hello.
TL;DR: Expect a flavorful standout amongst the other bland lower proof whiskies
Rating: 3.5/5
The team at Milam & Greene accomplished something here that cannot be overlooked. They blended a flavorful bourbon at a proof point typically known to be "watered-down" in taste. While it won't wow you, as some of those older, higher proof bourbons absolutely can, for what this bourbon presents, it is well on its way to leading the charge in the low-proof category for bourbon whiskey. This bottle is well worth a purchase if you happen to find it at your local liquor store.
