Very Old Barton Bottled in Bond
100 proof
6 years
Bourbon
Barton
$15–$20
Nose
Caramel and vanilla with subtle corn notes.
Palate
Caramel and dark fruit, particularly raisins, with a hint of banana and spice; bold midpalate.
Finish
Lengthy, sweet finish with mild ethanol heat that is not off-putting.
Overall Score
3.9 / 5
A solid, flavorful value bottled-in-bond bourbon with good balance and character that would be a fine everyday pour.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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