Sam Houston 15 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
103 proof
15 years
Bourbon
Barton
$105
74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley
Nose
Deep, dark fruit with syrupy fruit notes. Sweet plums with an oaky foundation.
Palate
Sugar plums with granulated sugar coating. Licorice undertone beneath the fruit sweetness. Oaky but well-integrated. Coating mouthfeel.
Finish
Long and lingering with sugar plum sweetness sustained throughout.
Overall Score
4.2 / 5
A well-crafted 15-year-old bourbon that delivers rich candied fruit character and a memorable sweet finish with impressive balance for its age.
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5.0
Perfection
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