Redline Single Barrel Toasted Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Barrel #79, Bottle #213)
118 proof
6 years
Bourbon
Silent Brigade Distillery (Paducah, Kentucky)
$79
75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
Nose
Enticing with significant ethanol presence; dark fruit notes with spiced apple rings and hints of black licorice; a different toasted character from typical offerings.
Palate
Full-bodied with aggressive spice that tingles and creates a pop-rocks sensation on the tongue; toasted marshmallow sweetness; allspice and Necco candy notes; strong Kentucky hug with a numbing lip effect from the spice intensity.
Finish
Medium finish length with sweetness and dried tangerine notes; lingering spice; strong warming hug despite moderate flavor duration.
Top notch
A well-crafted single-barrel toasted bourbon with impressive spice-forward character and solid construction that merits shelf space consideration.
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