Bardstown Bourbon Company 95.5 Rye Single Barrel (Mashing Journeys Pick)
118 proof
6+ years
Rye
Bardstown Bourbon Company
$75
95.5% rye
Nose
Smoky notes with barrel char, darker fruits, jammy characteristics.
Palate
Root beer and sassafras notes, spicy cinnamon that sits on the tongue for a long time, hits the whole palate at once rather than working its way back.
Finish
Extended finish with lingering spicy cinnamon and chalky candy notes similar to Necco wafers with Fireball poured over them.
Top notch
A fresh-from-barrel rye with impressive texture and lingering spice that showcases the impact of cherry wood finishing.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
Noteworthy
Perfection
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