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Broken Barrel California Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (88 Proof)
88 proof NAS Bourbon Broken Barrel Los Angeles, CA $30–$35 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley
Nose

Sweet and aromatic with tobacco (barn-dried), dark fruit notes including cherry, and floral elements.

Palate

Sweet front entry with pop rocks/tingling sensation on the mid-palate; a little drier in the middle with wine-like acidity and tannic elements from the Cabernet and French oak finishing.

Finish

Sweet finish with medium length; smooth and warming without overly aggressive whiskey bite.

Above average
A well-balanced, approachable bourbon with unique wine-influenced characteristics from its California oak finishing; an excellent aperitif whiskey.
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Tasted on Episode 190 Broken Barrel Whiskey Company