Very Old Barton 100 Proof Bourbon

One of my favorite "weeknight" bourbons. We generally buy the 90 proof as it is more readily available in our state, and it is ONLY $30 for 1.75L Fairly rich and somewhat sweet, but not sharp or harsh. I prefer it neat. If you like Woodford, give it try. I feel like the flavor notes (at least for the 90 proof) are similar

86 proof version. Probably wouldn't win many blind tastings, but definitely punches above its weight class. There's no apologizing for this in your cabinet. Easy drinker..Honeysuckle, apple nose. Slightly sweet, Beam-like nuttiness, cinnamon on the tongue..very slight bubblegum. In the same flavor family as Beam High Rye (Basil Hayden, OGD). I doubt many would notice if you filled an empty Basil bottle with this 3.5 for taste, 5 for value. Somewhat hard to find due to its cult status. Crazy that a 13 dollar bottle is behind glass and limited to 1/person.

This is the 86 proof version available in NC. Fairly good. A bit too much alcohol on the nose, and in the mouth. Not very complex, but no off notes or rot-gut flavors. A splash of water brought out sweetness and softened up the finish. I certainly recommend this with chilled water. This is by far a better pour for $11.95 a bottle than anything else I have tried. Give it a try.

A little disappointed based on the hype. Strong bananas on the nose (not a bad smell) but very thin on the palate. It’s good when considering this is a bottled in bond for $13.

Apple, caramel, sweet, easy