Very Old Barton 86 Proof Bourbon

One of the best values in bourbon. Not an overly complex bourbon but decently oaky and a smooth enough finish. Perfect for a whiskey sour. $20 for a 1.75 is a steal.

Ok but tastes smokey - makes me think of ashtrays a bit... but started to taste better after a few sips

Smooth and great flavor for under $20. Impressed.

The perfect old fashion

Nose is banana, honey, vanilla and black pepper. Taste is watery and mild. Leads with a light honey sweetness and a little cherry flavor, hint of black pepper on the very back end...not getting much bitterness. Hard to pick out a whole lot of flavor with the watery character of this one. Palate has a lingering black pepper note that lasts for a medium length of time.

Decided to pick this bottle up to see what its like. 20 bucks for a 1.75? Why not. Color: Light amber, gold Nose: Sweet fruit like banana, apple and some cherry Palate: Light banana and a hint of vanilla and caramel, watery, not much depth at all Finish: some residual burn, tingly, dissipates quickly. Overall: For a 20 dollar handle, it's really not awful just not much to it. There are definitely better bottles of whiskey for that price range that I would gravitate towards like EW Black and White Label and Old Bardstown. I think it would make some tasty cocktails as well!