Wathens Kentucky Bourbon Single Barrel – Go Big Blue Liquor Store Pick
94 proof
4–8 years (NAS)
Bourbon
Wathens (sourced)
$44
77% corn, 10% rye, 13% malted barley
Nose
Corn-forward with light ethanol. Notes of caramel, vanilla, and cereal (frosted flakes, hot oatmeal). Fruity undertone with a hint of cherry-like candy (Twizzlers). Not overly oaky.
Palate
Thin, watery mouthfeel with a light bitterness and sting. Corn note dominates. Nutty flavors (almonds, walnuts). Kentucky hug present, suggesting sour mash. Lacks viscosity.
Finish
Light and brief with lingering nuttiness.
Overall Score
3 / 5
A thin, corn-forward bourbon that works better as a mixer or in cocktails than as a sipper.
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Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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