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Whiskey Review: Old Hickory Hermitage Reserve Barrel Proof

We review Old Hickory Hermitage Reserve Barrel Proof, a sourced American whiskey that's got a 99% corn mash bill and was aged in secondary barrels.

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9
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Old Hickory Hermitage Reserve Barrel Proof review

Tasting Notes

About:

58.5% ABV, 117 proof. Distilled in Lawrenceburg, IN, and bottled by Old Hickory Spirits in Silverton, OH. Matured 10 years in 18-year-old ex-bourbon barrels with a mash bill of 99% corn and 1% malted barley.
Appearance:
Citrine
Nose:
The whiskey instantly hits the nose with bold butterscotch and sandalwood. The middle layer is surrounded by the fresh-baked aroma of cornbread. The dram is rich with fruit scents of lemon peel, black cherry, and green apple.
Palate:
The mouthfeel is starchy soft and oily with a bit of warmth. Juicy, ripe strawberry and vanilla engage the tastebuds with a bold punch. The whiskey is starchy from the corn but it lends a hand to the nuttiness found throughout. Marzipan and graham cracker linger in the background, but they fully come out at the end of the sip. The proof hits just right; any lower brings out more of the oak and it becomes lackluster.
Finish:
Comments:
The high quality of the Old Hickory Hermitage Reserve Barrel Proof is noticeable. While it is on the sweeter side, I find it balanced with spice, stone fruit, and oak. It is quite delicious and I will be keeping this on my list of whiskeys to have on my shelf.

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.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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