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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

Buttery with kettle corn, toffee sugar, and candied nuts. Street vendor roasted almond and candied nut character with warm caramel sweetness.

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.

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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Tasted on Episode 190 Broken Barrel Whiskey Company