Navigator Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels
86.6 Proof
3 Years
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Barrels
Precision Wine Company
$50
75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
Nose
Darker fruit with tobacco notes reminiscent of old chewing tobacco like Redman, sweet cherry, and hints of banana oil or deep vanilla with prevalent oak.
Palate
Upfront sweetness with a prominent 21% rye spice kick, rye mintiness, and over-spiced Cinnabon cinnamon roll notes; more viscous than expected for the proof.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A well-executed 3-year-old finished bourbon with beautiful bottle design that punches above its weight at under $50, appealing to both high-rye and sweetness-loving palates.
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Undrinkable
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Very good
5.0
Perfection