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Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 25 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
91 proof
25 years
Bourbon
Heaven Hill
Bardstown, KY
$140
86% corn, 6% rye, 8% malted barley
Nose
Butterscotch-forward with dusty, aged character. Baking spice, nutmeg, and aged oak. Sweet corn from the high-corn mash bill.
Palate
Butterscotch dominant with baking spice notes. Nutmeg present. Moderate oak and leather notes. Not overly drying or tannic despite the age.
Finish
Brief finish with limited spice development. Not a lasting or gripping finish. Falls off somewhat on the back end.
Pleasant
A solid and surprisingly well-preserved 25-year-old bourbon with an impressive upfront butterscotch character, though the finish doesn't quite match the promise of the nose and palate.
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Forgettable
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