Henry McKenna 10-Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond
100 proof
10 years
Bourbon
Heaven Hill
78% corn, 12% malted barley, 10% rye
Nose
Caramel and sweet notes; becomes slightly sweeter and picks up additional complexity when water is added.
Palate
Very sweet at full proof with pronounced caramel character. With water addition: picks up baking spices (cinnamon and nutmeg) on the front, with pecan notes developing on the back end. Smooth 100 proof without harsh heat.
Finish
Clean, warming finish that does not assault the palate.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
A world-class bourbon that won Best Bourbon in the World (2018) and Best Whiskey in the World (2019)—an outstanding example of what bottled-in-bond bourbon can achieve.
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Undrinkable
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5.0
Perfection
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