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McHing Kentucky Straight Bourbon 8 Year (Export Edition, 86 Proof, ~1970s)
86 proof 8 years Bourbon McHenry Distilling Company Louisville, KY
Nose

Dusty, grapey notes with old book and vintage car leather scents; butterscotch undertones; dark and complex with oxidized character

Palate

Great mouthfeel, smooth entry with butterscotch character; eight-year age evident; bit of bite on the back of the palate; hints of darker oak influence

Finish

Drying finish with complexity; lingering oak and vanilla notes; some tannin structure despite the lower proof

Satisfying
A well-preserved dusty export bottle with surprising depth and complexity for its proof, offering a window into American bourbon during the 1970s glut era.
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