ElliotGKnapp
Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
December 19, 2016 (edited December 30, 2016)
I guess for the price, this is a pretty good deal, but I found it to be pretty thin on body, a bit bitter, and I didn't taste anywhere near the range of flavors the experts mention. I tend to be pretty liberal adding water to barrel proof whiskey, and this one's flavor didn't bloom with the burn dialed down to optimum in the same way that Four Roses Single, Russell's Reserve, or Booker's do. Maybe I didn't get a great barrel...
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Like you said, some of the barrels are not going to be as great as the next, but comparing it to barrel proof bourbon is not the way to go. Next time, my suggestion is to try it alongside Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, and Fighting Cock. All of those bourbons share the same mash bill. Cheers!