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Bourbon Review: Daviess County Medium Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon

We review Daviess County Medium Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon, aged at least four years and finished in medium toasted American oak barrels.

OVERALL RATING

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Daviess County Medium Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon review

Tasting Notes

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Aged at least four years; Finished in Medium Toasted American Oak Barrels; 96 proof (48% ABV); $49.99/750ml
Appearance:
A classic bourbon color, warm orange amber.
Nose:
Spice and dried fruits jump off the dram. Blackcurrants, pomanders and vanilla odors appear initially and then withdraw to hazelnuts and cedar.
Palate:
A nice bold vanilla burst with thick leather and spicy ginger. Pumpkin pie spices of cinnamon and nutmeg come to the fore, shifting to a palate full of oak… a lot of rich oak. It has an unexpectedly smooth finish of walnuts and caramel.
Finish:
Comments:
What Daviess County misses as an opportunity to showcase toasted barrel whiskey, they make up for in delivering a classic bourbon with a long lasting palate and rich finish, sacrificing the individuality of a toasted barrel for a greater overall dram. For a very reasonable price point, this expression is for those who like a healthy bit of wood and spice in their bourbon.

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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