Barrel 1227 — J. Mattingly 1845 MGP Bourbon, Toasted Stave
116 proof
7+ years
Bourbon
J. Mattingly
75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
Nose
Sweetly toasted with marshmallow, vanilla icing, birthday cake character, slight smoky note and dark dried fruit like prune or date
Palate
Sits in the back initially, sweet profile with marshmallow and figgy pudding character, rich vanilla and caramel
Finish
Mild chest hug with a light bitter note
Overall Score
4 / 5
A toasted-stave bourbon with distinctive sweet and smoky qualities reminiscent of desserts and candied fruit.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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