Promethean Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
100 proof
3+ years (progressing toward 4-year age statement)
Bourbon
Iron Root Republic
Red flint corn and rye (inverse of Harbinger: features flint and rye rather than purple and bloody butcher)
Nose
Dark, rich toffee, kettle corn aroma, light chocolate, cinnamon
Palate
Baker's chocolate, oak influence, caramels, toffee, vanilla, complex and layered, opens up with extended time in glass
Finish
Longer, more complex finish than Harbinger
Overall Score
4.4 / 5
A more serious, oak-forward expression showcasing darker fruit and tea notes with impressive complexity for its proof.
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Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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