15 Stars Platinum
98 proof
10, 15, and 18 years
Bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company (production)
$279
70% corn, 20% rye, 10% malted barley (approximate)
Nose
Very good nose with prominent age character; musty, first-floor Rick house and woodworking shop aroma; excellent oak character without being oaky
Palate
Velvety character with decent viscosity for 98 proof; medium amber color; nutmeg and mace spice; fig and fig Newton notes; complex with multiple dimensions
Finish
Lingering finish with good depth
Overall Score
4.8 / 5
An extraordinarily nuanced aged blend with fig, spice, and mature oak character that justifies its premium price point as a special-occasion sipper.
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Perfection
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