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Bourbon Review: Old Tub Bourbon

We review Old Tub Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a well priced American whiskey release from Jim Beam that's said to be inspired by the oldest brand from the Beam family that was first made over 140 years ago.

OVERALL RATING

10
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Old Tub Bourbon

Tasting Notes

About:

Bottled in Bond, 100 proof, minimum four years old. Un-filtered (only screened to remove wood particles). $21.95 for a 750mL.
Appearance:
Golden sunflower. Bottle has a nice vintage look.
Nose:
Smells oddly similar to a fermenting vat – sweet corn and sour mash. Caramel, hay, vanilla and spice. Straight forward, but balanced and very aromatic.
Palate:
A bit of chalk and slight heat which dissipates quickly and leads to green anise and light butterscotch. Clove, tobacco, vanilla and an appropriate amount of that sour mash flavor that reminds you where it comes from. There’s oak, honey and grain all balanced together. Medium to long finish.
Finish:
Comments:
Old Tub is perfect. It is indicative for what Bottled in Bond should be. It sets a baseline for all others to go forward from. I don’t always factor price into the final rating heavily, but to have this available for less than $22 is exceptional. rnrnIt hits all the marks – balanced, cost efficient, high proof, sippable and good in cocktails. This would be my well whiskey in a cocktail bar hands down. I appreciate the story, the packaging and the final product. I would regularly keep this bottle in my home bar for a base level, high quality 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.

Cameron Holck

After graduating with an engineering degree in Colorado, Cameron Holck found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He pursued his love of the outdoors to the Pacific Northwest, where he continues his dedication to bartending and serves as a sales representative for Four Roses Bourbon. Cameron believes that a night out is defined by the quality of hospitality and strives to enhance that experience with a fantastic drink (likely whiskey) in your hand.

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