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Bourbon Review: Hirsch Single Barrel Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon

7 /10

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Type: Bourbon
ABV: 127.5 proof
Price: $99

Bourbon Review is a Bourbon whisky. ABV: 127.5 proof. Our expert rating is 7/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

My first reaction was surprise at how sweet it smells for a 127.5 proof whiskey. Theres far less ethanol than I might have expected. Instead, I find French toast, nutmeg, caramel, and a strong sense of overripe bananas.

Palate

The high ABV hits harder on the palate than it did in the nose. I taste Red Hots, creamed corn, baked beans, and nutmeg. Ginger spice lingers in a long finish. Somewhat surprisingly for a bourbon at this proof level, adding a splash of water didnt seem to make a lot of difference. I prefer it the way it comes out of the bottle.

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash Mash bill is a blend of two bourbons; the majority is 72% corn, 13% rye, and 15% malted barley, aged for eight years and seven months; the remaining 10%, is 74% corn, 18% rye, and 8% barley aged for three years and seven months; 127.5 proof/63

Expert Review

7/10

Hirsch Single Barrel Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon offers a solid Bourbon with genuine character. A reliable expression that serves its purpose well.

Bourbon Review: Hirsch Single Barrel Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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