Broken Barrel Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Black Label)
115 proof
NAS
Bourbon
Owensboro, Kentucky
$42–$45
70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley
Nose
Buttery with kettle corn, toffee sugar, and candied nuts. Street vendor roasted almond and candied nut character with warm caramel sweetness.
Palate
Rolls across the tongue like velvet with a lot happening from start to finish. Honeycomb cereal brightness with honey sweetness rather than darker maple. Cinnamon candy notes with full-bodied presence.
Finish
Short initially but compounds with subsequent sips, lasting five to eight seconds by the third taste with a sticky, lingering quality.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
A phenomenal barrel-proof expression with velvety mouthfeel, complex candy and nut aromatics, and impressive depth that delivers premium quality at an accessible price point.
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5.0
Perfection
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