Broken Barrel California Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 proof
NAS
Bourbon
Owensboro, Kentucky
$30–$35
70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley
Nose
Sweet and aromatic with tobacco, cherry, and dark fruit notes. Floral and fruity with a sweet overall character.
Palate
Sweet front with Pop Rocks sensation and tingle across the mid-palate. Little bit of dryness in the middle before a sweet finish. Wine-like tannin element from the Cabernet oak influence.
Finish
Sweet with medium length. Slightly dry mid-palate transitioning to a pleasant conclusion.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A well-balanced, approachable bourbon with wine-influenced oak that drinks refreshingly and would pair well before an Italian meal.
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Undrinkable
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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