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Bourbon Review: Bhakta 2013 Bourbon

We review Bhakta Bourbon 2013, a 99% corn bourbon made in 2013 and finished in Bhakta's vintage Armagnac casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Bhakta Bourbon 2013 review

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 9.5 years. 100.6 proof (50.3% ABV). Finished in Armagnac casks. ~$149.00
Appearance:
Dark and rich amber.
Nose:
The Armagnac fruit hits is in full force with oranges and apricot. Traditional bourbon notes of oak and caramel lurk behind them. A bit of banana peeks through on the edges.
Palate:
Sweet figs and orange marmalade roll over wonderful notes of vanilla and toffee. Light cinnamon and licorice linger on the palate, with an epic finish of oak, maple syrup and burnt toffee.
Finish:
Comments:
This whiskey was everything I hoped it would be and more. Too often I try a whiskey with a lot of hype and a fancy bottle, only to find an incongruously unsatisfactory and weak flavor. This whiskey is the opposite. Rich without being harsh, spicy without being single-minded, and holding tremendous depth, it justifies every dollar you pay for it. This whiskey absolutely explodes with flavor I can only describe as a warm summer night in New York city in the 1940s. Vintage, timeless, and utterly magnificent.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jeffrey Nitschke

Jeffrey Nitschke is Portland area attorney whose career has dovetailed with a love of fine spirits and cigars. His hometown is rich with microdistilleries, which has afforded him the opportunity to learn the nuances of whiskey tasting and whiskey making. His writing and enthusiasm for the hobby has led to lasting friendships with other whiskey aficionados and connisures across the United States.

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