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Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond 6 Year
100 proof
6 years
Bourbon
Heaven Hill
Bardstown, KY
$11–$15
78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
Nose
Solid traditional bourbon nose with corn sweetness, ballpark peanut shell, and black pepper. A touch of toasted peanuts and caramel on the back end.
Palate
Corn forward with sweetness balanced by pepper. Cracker Jacks-style caramel corn with peanuts. Some oak emergence with a leather quality reminiscent of a new baseball glove. Little residual sweetness overall.
Finish
Dry finish with lingering black pepper spice. Not much residual sweetness, minimal baking spice.
Above average
A solid, well-rounded bourbon that represents a classic Kentucky standard and is approachable at entry level.
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Forgettable
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