Boondocks Eight Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Barrels
90 Proof
8 Years
Straight Bourbon, Port Barrel Finished
Boondocks
$60
Nose
Beautiful and complex with prominent notes of floral sweetness, rose petal, rye spice, oak, and raisin bran cereal.
Palate
Lighter than expected at 90 proof; develops buttery and leathery notes with hints of vanilla, Dr. Pepper-like spice complexity, and nutshell bitterness with lingering raisin notes.
Finish
Minimal hug or longevity; the finish falls short of expectations with little sweetness on the back end and fades quickly.
Overall Score
3.2 / 5
A port barrel-finished bourbon with an impressive nose that doesn't quite deliver on the palate or finish, best enjoyed as a fall sipper shared with friends.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
3.0
Average
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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