Zachary-Robbins
Smoke Wagon Private Barrel Bourbon
Bourbon — Indiana (bottled in Nevada), USA
Reviewed
August 25, 2024 (edited September 9, 2024)
Liquor City Uncorked pick, "Gallenstein Selection #1"
Barrel No. 39-193
Warehouse WF5
Age - 7 years
57.83% abv; 115.66 proof
Open 1 month
Nose - Peanut brittle, toasted marshmallow, sweet cinnamon, baked apples, white peach, nutmeg, white pepper, medium oak, and medium ethanol.
Palate - Honey roasted peanuts, caramel, milk chocolate, cinnamon bun, fresh cracked peppercorns, and sweet baking spices. Finish is medium-long with bitter oak tannins, dry cinnamon, peanut shells, cocoa powder, cherry, and medium ethanol.
This is delicious. The only reason I'm knocking it half a point is the price and the finish. Everything up until the finish is 5 stars, which is slightly more bitter and dry than expected. Otherwise, this pick is a home run. I thought Smoke Wagon UCUF was one of the best available MGPs, and this certainly tops it. I know it is pricey, but if you see it under $90 I would pull the trigger.
91.98
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per
Bottle
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