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Navigator Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Precision Wine Company)
86.6 proof 3 years Bourbon Precision Wine Company $39.99 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
Nose

Fruity with darker red fruit notes and tobacco character reminiscent of Redman chewing tobacco; cherry forward; banana oil or deep vanilla; sweet cherry with little tobacco notes from the wine barrels; not as much sweetness on the nose as on the palate

Palate

Sweetness upfront; strong rye spice and mintiness from the 21% rye mashbill; heavy cinnamon and Cinnabon-like spice that bites the tongue; dark fruit less prominent than on the nose; viscous mouthfeel despite lower proof; smooth and easy drinking; medium to long finish

Finish

Medium to long finish that calls you back for more; lingering sweetness and spice

Very good
A well-crafted wine-barrel-finished bourbon with elegant presentation that drinks exceptionally well for its three-year age and competes favorably with other premium finished bourbons on the market.
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The Conversation

 
Tasted on Episode 171 Navigator Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels