1955 Old Crow 4 Year, National Distillers
4 years
Bourbon
National Distillers
$225
Nose
Rich caramel sweetness with cinnamon and nutmeg baking spices.
Palate
Front-palate caramel sweetness with prominent cinnamon and nutmeg; butterscotch character; distinctly oily and viscous mouthfeel.
Finish
Butterscotch note carries through with a long, warm, low-proof friendly finish.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
A beautifully balanced vintage bourbon with pronounced baking spices and caramel sweetness that demonstrates the superior production standards of National Distillers in the 1950s.
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5.0
Perfection
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