Name: Jim & Todd's Custom Blend — J. Mattingly 1845 MGP Bourbon (50% Barrel 1261 / 20% Barrel 1223 / 20% Barrel 1262 / 10% Barrel 1220) @ 01:13:48 Review
Item: Jim & Todd's Custom Blend — J. Mattingly 1845 MGP Bourbon (50% Barrel 1261 / 20% Barrel 1223 / 20% Barrel 1262 / 10% Barrel 1220) @ 01:13:48
Rating: 4.3
Author: The Bourbon Road

Jim & Todd's Custom Blend — J. Mattingly 1845 MGP Bourbon (50% Barrel 1261 / 20% Barrel 1223 / 20% Barrel 1262 / 10% Barrel 1220) @ 01:13:48

118 proof (approximate) 7+ years Bourbon J. Mattingly Frankfort, KY 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley

Nose

Complex and impressive, combines tropical fruit with tobacco and dark savory notes, invites cigar pairing

Palate

Chewy and full with impact across front, middle, back, and sides; unctuous mouthfeel with good oils; spice and oak integration

Finish

Lingers with evolving notes, revealing new dimensions on subsequent sips

Top notch

A masterfully blended bourbon that combines tropical fruit, tobacco, and dark savory notes into a complex, full-palate sipper perfect for cigars and after-dinner enjoyment.

Harsh

Forgettable

Satisfying

Impressive

Undrinkable

Substandard

Average

Noteworthy

Perfection

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The Conversation

Tasted on Episode 435 Blending Bourbon at J Mattingly 1845