A limited release from Barton 1792, the Cognac Cask Finish has no age statement (NAS) but is a minimum of 4-years-old and is bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV). The mash bill is undisclosed but believed to be approximately 75% corn, 15% rye, and 10% malted barley.
My review is based on multiple separate notes-taking sessions over 3½ months using Denver & Liely Bourbon glasses with varying resting/aeration times in the glass.
COLOR: Dark Amber
AROMA PROFILE: Sweet, very pleasant aroma profile – The cognac comes through clearly with sweet grapes & dried berries, fresh apricots, caramel, vanilla, light baking spices, oak, cocoa, citrus peel, some floral notes, & some nuttiness.
PALATE: The cognac influence also comes across strongly on the palate – Sweet grapes, dried fruits, & fresh apricots start off the sip very sweet but this is balanced almost immediately with a hit of black pepper & rye spice, creamy caramel & vanilla, toffee, oak tannins, dried orange peel, leather, a hint of cocoa, & it finishes with a mix of fruity & caramel-vanilla sweetness, black pepper & rye spice, oak, floral notes, & leather.
FINISH: 6-8 seconds
MOUTHFEEL: Medium viscosity with tears & pearls in the glass; Medium-thin mouthfeel (a bit thin, but the finish lingers a bit)
VALUE: Enjoyable cask finished bourbon well-worth its MSRP
ALWAYS ON SHELF/BUY AGAIN? Yes, I have several bottles all purchased at MSRP.
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