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Traverse City Whiskey Co. Port Barrel Finish
Traverse City

Traverse City Whiskey Co. Port Barrel Finish

3.85 Decent

5 reviews5 ratings

87 critic score

Whiskey Bourbon Michigan 5 Year 50% ABV

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About this bottle

This Port Barrel Finish is one of three expressions in Traverse City Whiskey Co.'s "Finishing Series," each featuring a different TCWC whiskey with a unique barrel finish lasting up to 12 months. The base for this bottling is a 5-year-old bourbon (75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley mash bill), which is then finished for nearly 12 months in 300L ruby port wine barrels. It is bottled at 100 proof. All three finishing series whiskeys have been available at TCWC's tasting rooms and online since March 2023, priced at $59.99.

How it tastes

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

Rich 80
Full Bodied 80
Sweet 40
Fruity 30
Herbal 30
Spicy 25
Vanilla 25
Tart 15

Reviews

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Greg Arriaga 4.3

Initially, I was ambivalent about certain aspects of this one. I recognize it's a good bottle and would definitely classify it as on the sweeter side. However, the sweetness can make it challenging to discern specific notes. It might require time to uncover truly great flavors. Nevertheless, nuttiness, fig, and cherry can be detected. The Port addition is significant, and it's an easily sipped spirit. An incredibly easy sipper. It certainly doesn't taste like its 100 proof. It has an average mouthfeel. The aroma is more intriguing than the taste, but that doesn't detract from it. It's a delicious pour for what it offers. If you desire something easy and sweet to drink, I would recommend this.

Bret Cook 4.3

Port wine enhances the aroma with a bright grape character. The first taste reveals a rich bourbon flavor deeply infused with a dark, rich port essence. The overall experience is like a cocktail in its flavor blend and balance. The finish is long, with subtle burnt sugar flavors and a hint of tannins.

Augustine Correia 4.0

Sugary with good taste. Tastes like cherry/strawberry jam. A slight hint of wine. Quite easy to drink.

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