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Broken Barrel California Oak
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Broken Barrel California Oak

3.95 Decent

11 reviews11 ratings

87 critic score Above average for whiskey

Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky No age statement 44% ABV

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About this bottle

This whiskey starts with Kentucky straight bourbon, featuring a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley, produced by Owensboro Distilling Co. and aged for a minimum of two years. Following the initial aging, the bourbon is transferred and blended in a tank, then further matured with specific oak staves. For this expression, 80% of the staves are sourced from former California cabernet sauvignon wine barrels, with the remaining 20% being new French oak staves. It is bottled at 88 proof, and this updated version was introduced in late January 2022.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Fruity 80
Rich 70
Vanilla 70
Tart 60
Spicy 60
Herbal 50
Oily 40

Reviews

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Rodger Tatum 5.0

Surprisingly, the Cabernet adds a rich lushness to the spirit, without much fruit. There’s an almost creaminess to this whiskey that is extremely approachable. It’s only at the tail end of the tasting that the wine character makes its presence known. An excellent expression.

Kason Pena 3.3

Nose: Grapes, maraschino cherry Taste: Chocolate, grape, oak Finish: Short, oak, nice and smooth 6.4

Alfonso Moffitt 5.0

The influence of wine is quite evident

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