Zachary-Robbins
Rare Character Presents Single Barrel Series
Bourbon — Indiana, USA
Reviewed
April 5, 2026 (edited April 8, 2026)
Allview Liquors/Drug City/Meander Matt pick
Barrel No. ELE-009
Mashbill - 78% corn / 13% rye / 9% malted barley
Distilled on 09-14-2014; Bottled on 01-2026
Age - 11 years, 4 months
63.48% abv; 126.96 proof
Open 1 month
Nose - Caramel popcorn, cherry bubble gum, honey roasted peanuts, creme brulee, gentle oak, and medium ethanol
Palate - Rich pralines, vanilla bean, white pepper, cardamon, candied walnuts, and hints of mineral water and chalk. Finish is long with delightful sweet oak, heavy cherry bubble gum, pine sap, peanut shells, and medium ethanol.
I wasn't sure what to make of this at first, but it was interesting and I kept going back to it over other things on my shelf. Originally my score would've been around 3.5, but it has really grown on me. I thought this was a cross between Booker's and a sourced Barton, and it turns out it was sourced from Jim Beam. If this weren't $100 I would rate it higher. Either way, I've been really impressed with Rare Character since I bought my first bottle last year. They know what they're doing with blending and single barrels.
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