Kirkland Signature Small Batch Barton 1792 Master Distillers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 Proof
Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Barton
$18
Nose
Cinnamon and spice with notes of peanut brittle, corn, and a touch of salted butter. Oak becomes more prominent on the second nosing.
Palate
Spicy with cinnamon and peanut notes, peanut brittle sweetness, and a little bit of oat on the second sip. Saltwater vanilla taffy character. Reasonably well balanced with sweetness that carries across the palate, countered by a bit of bitterness on the back end without being drying.
Finish
Medium finish with a peppery, spicy bite and lingering sweetness, though not a fantastic finish overall. A little bit of bitterness but coats the mouth nicely without being overly dry.
Overall Score
3.5 / 5
A solid, well-balanced budget bourbon that stands toe-to-toe with other $15-20 bottles, offering good value at $18 for a full liter but lacking complexity and excitement.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection