3.46 Mixed reviews
Whiskey Bourbon Indiana 5 Year
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Cardinal Spirits Barrel Proof Single Barrel Bourbon, featuring a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley from regional sources, is aged for a minimum of 5 years in new, charred American oak. It is bottled at cask strength, which varies by batch but is typically around 119 proof. (Note: A different expression with a 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley mash bill exists under a green label).
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Nose: not much is happening unless you get quite close. For MGP sourced juice, I anticipated a bit more. You can definitely tell this is heavy on rye. Everything fades a little at the end. Acceptable, but many other barrel proofs offer better value for the cost.
I enjoy this. My tasting notes are usually terrible, so take that as you will. It's not overly complicated, but it doesn't lack character. Perhaps a significant amount of leather and tobacco, a fairly long finish, and decent warmth at 116.4 proof.
A selection from a special barrel source. The aroma is reminiscent of vanilla extract and oak. Delightful. The flavor is surprisingly good with a lovely vanilla taste. It's quite complex, with perhaps floral hints.
Cinnamon upfront with a rye character and a sweet finish. The aroma isn't appealing, but the taste is better.
Spicy at the start with a pleasant sweet finish.
Dominant rye character with an oak-influenced finish.
Same style and price bracket, best rated first.
