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Very Old Barton 100 Proof: The Best Bourbon Under $15 — Bardstown's Oldest Distillery at Full Strength

Name: Very Old Barton 100 Proof: The Best Bourbon Under $15 — Bardstown's Oldest Distillery at Full Strength
Brand: Barton 1792 Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.0 (1 reviews)

7 /10

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Distillery: Barton 1792 Distillery
Type: Bourbon
Age: NAS
ABV: 50% ABV
Price: £38.50

Very Old Barton 100 Proof is a Bourbon whisky made by Barton 1792 Distillery. ABV: 50% ABV. Age: NAS. Our expert rating is 7/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, dark fruit leather, oak, cherry, cinnamon, butterscotch — classic bourbon at 100 proof

Palate

Caramel, maple syrup, banana, ripe dark fruit, mild cinnamon spice — rich and satisfying for the price, competing with bottles at triple the cost

Finish

Long and dry — oak, rye spice, lingering caramel, the 100 proof delivering warmth that budget bourbons rarely achieve

Expert Review

7/10

From Bardstown's oldest fully-operating distillery, established 1879. Mashbill: 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley. 100 proof (50% ABV). Originally had a 6-year age statement and Bottled-in-Bond designation (removed 2018). Whisky Advocate's 'Best Buy Whiskey of the Year' (tied with Evan Williams Black). Jim Murray rated the 80-proof expression 90.5. The best bourbon under $15.