Old Soul 15 Year Bourbon — Cat Head Distillery
102 proof
15 years
Bourbon
Cat Head Distillery
$129
78.5% corn, 13% rye, 8.5% malted barley
Nose
Sour note reminiscent of Berliner Weiss beer; tobacco and Copenhagen snuff character; dark floral notes like aged roses; deep oak; minimal butterscotch or corn sweetness.
Palate
Buttery and viscous texture despite initial lightness; dry profile with absence of sweetness; backend spice from barrel; hug on the palate; deep and dark fruit notes; zero corn sweetness; all barrel character.
Finish
Medium finish with lingering hug; spice lingers on back palate; backend lit up with barrel spice burn at 102 proof.
Overall Score
4.1 / 5
A dry, barrel-forward 15-year bourbon with old soul character and a sophisticated backend spice that makes it an excellent pairing whiskey.
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