LeeEvolved
1792 Full Proof Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
July 12, 2018 (edited January 7, 2021)
My buddy @Generously_Paul sent me a pour of a 1792 Full Proof, Single Barrel that he acquired from a friend in the Georgia Bourbon Society. This bottle was 8 years, 3 months old and was bottled way back in 2016. I believe it was the same proof as all the Full Proof bottles- 125. It was a deep, rich mahogany and made tons of oily legs, while leaving behind quick forming, tiny droplets around the rim.
The nose on this one caught me off guard every time I went in for a sniff: an odd, sulphuric rotten egg note was there every single time. I let this thing sit for almost 45 minutes- periodically going back in to see what the hell was going on. It was there every single time. It was very strange and funky, but once it disappeared I got everything I was expecting: wheat bread, sweet malt, butterscotch and lightly charred oak. I believe there was a hint of dill in there, too. I actually started chuckling every time I went in, knowing what was coming: wet farts.
The palate was delightful and practically perfect, though. Toffee, chocolate and sweet wheat. There’s a sense of well-aged wood with every sip, too. Ultra smooth on the tongue, oily with little to no issues from the super high ABV. Great stuff. The finish was medium to long, warm and buttery while still being as smooth as a baby’s bottom. I could drink this all day- if I could find and afford it, that is.
Thanks again to Paul for sending me this pour. It truly is spectacular. 4.5-4.75 stars. Near perfect. Cheers.
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First @ScotchingHard compares Springbank 15 to his dog’s fart and now this. I think it’s time to notify the authorities.
@The_Rev - 😂
This might be the first time “wet farts” has been used in a positive review of literally anything.
Wet farts lol. Glad you liked it