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Barton 1792 Port Finish Bourbon

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Whiskey Review: Barton 1792 Port Finish Bourbon

After a rest in a port barrel, Barton 1792 Port Finish Bourbon takes on new dimension and delivers jammy, fruit-forward flavor.
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Tasting Notes:

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Appearance:
Deep amber
Nose:
A swirl in the glass delivers baking spices followed by aromas of toasted marshmallow, baked apples and hints of cocoa. A 10-minute rest brings on some raisin notes, a little smoke and a surprise whiff of pie crust.
Palate:
. It’s as reliable as its aged name implies. I’ve always enjoyed it. I predict that lack of complaints will continue as drinkers get a taste of its new sibling, Barton 1792 Port Finished Bourbon . It is a well-mannered and delicious spirit born to be sipped. We wrote about the impending release back in September. The original bourbon was aged six years in new oak barrels before being relocated to used port wine barrels for a two-year secondary rest. It was bottled at 88.9 proof, and is expected to cost $39.99 (roughly $15 more than the regular bourbon) when it hits store shelves in October. Tasting Notes: 1972 Port Finish Appearance: Deep amber Nose: A swirl in the glass delivers baking spices followed by aromas of toasted marshmallow, baked apples and hints of cocoa. A 10-minute rest brings on some raisin notes, a little smoke and a surprise whiff of pie crust. Palate: The standard trinity of vanilla, caramel and oak arrive with the entry, followed by jammy notes on the exhale. Second and third sips unveil the effects of the port barrel rest: raisin and grape notes that coat the palate delicately but undeniably. The grape flavor is pronounced enough that one could almost pass this off as brandy in a blind tasting. It’s a delightful surprise. The liquid delivers surprisingly solid body for a lower-proof spirit—not big and sturdy, but one that will hold its own in the depths of a cocktail. Finish: Dry and slightly tannic with a lingering tingle, more than I expected from an 88.9 proof whiskey. It leaves plenty of sweetness behind in the mouth, but that disappears quickly. Overall, it is a delicious expression that I can’t want to share with friends and experiment with in a Manhattan. Score: 85
Finish:
Dry and slightly tannic with a lingering tingle, more than I expected from an 88.9 proof whiskey. It leaves plenty of sweetness behind in the mouth, but that disappears quickly.
Comments:

barton port finishEditor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a free sample to review by the party behind it. The Whiskey Wash, while appreciative of this, did keep full independent editorial control over this article.

On its own merits, Barton 1792 Bourbon is a fine drinker. If anyone ever complained about it, I’ve never heard it. And if anyone did, I’d not trust their palate. It’s as reliable as its aged name implies. I’ve always enjoyed it.

I predict that lack of complaints will continue as drinkers get a taste of its new sibling, Barton 1792 Port Finished Bourbon. It is a well-mannered and delicious spirit born to be sipped.

We wrote about the impending release back in September.  The original bourbon was aged six years in new oak barrels before being relocated to used port wine barrels for a two-year secondary rest.

It was bottled at 88.9 proof, and is expected to cost $39.99 (roughly $15 more than the regular bourbon) when it hits store shelves in October.

Tasting Notes: 1972 Port Finish

Appearance: Deep amber

Nose: A swirl in the glass delivers baking spices followed by aromas of toasted marshmallow, baked apples and hints of cocoa. A 10-minute rest brings on some raisin notes, a little smoke and a surprise whiff of pie crust.

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Palate: The standard trinity of vanilla, caramel and oak arrive with the entry, followed by jammy notes on the exhale. Second and third sips unveil the effects of the port barrel rest: raisin and grape notes that coat the palate delicately but undeniably. The grape flavor is pronounced enough that one could almost pass this off as brandy in a blind tasting. It’s a delightful surprise.

The liquid delivers surprisingly solid body for a lower-proof spirit—not big and sturdy, but one that will hold its own in the depths of a cocktail.

Finish: Dry and slightly tannic with a lingering tingle, more than I expected from an 88.9 proof whiskey. It leaves plenty of sweetness behind in the mouth, but that disappears quickly.

Overall, it is a delicious expression that I can’t want to share with friends and experiment with in a Manhattan.

Score: 85

Steve Coomes

Steve Coomes is an award-winning journalist and author with a specialization in whiskey and food. Throughout his extensive 30-year career, he has contributed his expertise to various national trade and consumer publications, including notable names such as USA Today, Southern Living, Delta Sky Magazine, Nation's Restaurant News, Pizza Today, Restaurant Business, Bourbon +, and American Whiskey magazine. His literary accomplishments include the 2013 book "Country Ham: A Southern Tradition of Hogs, Salt & Smoke" and the 2020 publication "The Rebirth of Bourbon: Building a Tourism Economy in Small-Town USA." Beyond his writing pursuits, Steve also shares his passion by leading diverse food and spirits pairing experiences, ranging from large-scale events to intimate gatherings and virtual sessions.

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