Very Old Barton 100 Proof Bourbon

N: graham cracker P: earthy, fall leaves, peanuts, burnt sugar on the back, malt, drinks to proof F: warm like 100 proof O: not necessarily in my flavor profile, but not bad

Nose is corn, oak and alcohol; decidedly ‘meh’, but also not off-putting. Palate is better, and starts with oak and faint cedar spice leading to a quick blush of dark bitter cherries before fading to a pleasant numbness. Don’t get too carried away thinking this is the next Taters big discovery, because it’s not. Or at least, it shouldn’t be. But it is a very solid drink, and at under $15, pretty much unbeatable for an unchallenging, tasty bourbon. This has worked its way into my mixer rotation with Old Grand Dad BiB, Old Crow, Evan Williams and Jim Beam Pre-Prohibition Rye.

Nose comes on with a classic bourbon sweetness, with a slight hint of oak. Comes on a bit hot at first but smoothed out over the tasting, and the finish was pleasant. Overall an enjoyable sip, especially for the price.