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Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon
100 proof 4 years Bourbon Beam Suntory Frankfort, KY $22 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley

Spicy with worn leather notes reminiscent of a well-worked baseball glove or saddle. Prominent cinnamon character, corn sweetness, and high rye spice that is quite powerful.

Cinnamon-forward with a sizzling pop on entry, almost like biting into a cinnamon bear candy or fresh cinnamon gum. Balanced sweetness with viscous, oily mouthfeel. Notes of oak and leather emerge on the back palate, along with nuttiness and antique wood flavors. The spice carries throughout without overwhelming heat.

Pleasant medium finish without a pronounced Kentucky hug. Finishes with lingering cinnamon spice and hints of dark fruit like cherries, with some oak and nutty wood notes trailing off.

Above average
A well-balanced, spicy high-rye bourbon at an exceptional value price that delivers cinnamon-forward character and surprising complexity for a 100-proof expression.
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Tasted on Episode 147 Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon Review