Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 25 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
91 proof
25 years
Bourbon
Heaven Hill
$140
86% corn, 6% rye, 8% malted barley
Nose
Butterscotch-forward with dusty, old, baking spice, and oak notes. Funk characteristic of well-aged bourbon. Sweet corn on the nose. Impressively complex for the age.
Palate
Butterscotch bomb with baking spices and nutmeg. Sweet with leather and oak notes. High corn character comes through. Not overly drying or tannic as expected from a 25-year-old. Balanced and held together well.
Finish
Minimal finish; flavors fall off on the back end. Not much lingering spice or depth. Opens up slightly as the glass sits. Butterscotch develops further over time.
Overall Score
3.7 / 5
A complex, well-aged bourbon with an impressive dusty-spice nose and butterscotch-forward palate, though it lacks a compelling finish and requires time to fully develop.
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