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Watershed Barrel Strength Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels (Batch 001)
Watershed

Watershed Barrel Strength Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels (Batch 001)

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26 reviews26 ratings

Whiskey Bourbon Ohio 6 Year 59% ABV

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About this bottle

Released in limited quantities in September 2020, this is the first batch of Watershed's Barrel Strength Bourbon, which was finished in apple brandy barrels. It aged a minimum of 6 years in new, charred American oak before its finishing period in barrels that previously held the distillery's apple brandy. It is bottled non-chill filtered at a cask strength of 119.3 proof.

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Amira Slaughter 0.5

We may have received an unfortunate batch, but after tasting this with friends, the shared opinion was that it's truly harsh. We poured it out. It tasted like I imagine paint thinner or nail polish remover would. Adding a few drops of water didn't reveal any bourbon flavors; instead, it tasted like cough syrup. I sincerely hope I was just unlucky with a bad batch, as I've genuinely wanted to support this smaller distillery. Extremely disappointed.

Scott Desantis 4.0

It requires some patience to reveal itself, but it's quite enjoyable. The apple note is somewhat understated, yet I'm pleased with it overall.

Isabela Lusk 4.5

The apple notes are fantastic. Extremely smooth finish.

Rohan Gentry 4.0

Robust flavor, enjoyable served over ice.

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