Traverse City Whiskey Co. Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon (116.6 Proof, 5–6 Year)
116.6 proof
5–6 years
Bourbon
Traverse City Whiskey Co.
71% corn, 25% rye, 4% malted barley
Nose
Rich caramel, kettle corn sweetness, chocolate notes, oak, dark cherry and dark fruit character, floral undertones.
Palate
Buttery and creamy with pronounced oak, all the notes from the flagship but more intense, chocolate and dark cherry presence, full bodied.
Finish
Long finish with a Kentucky hug, lingering spice, draws you back for another sip.
Overall Score
4.6 / 5
A richly layered barrel proof expression that earned double gold at the San Francisco International Wine Experience and delivers pronounced caramel, dark fruit, and oak complexity.
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Perfection
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