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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: A huge improvement from the standard Whiskey War, this barrel-proof expression from High Bank is a rich, full-bodied expression that stands well on its own and easily puts High Bank on the map of new producers to watch.
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- Raided Score: 92
- Publication: Whiskey Consensus
- Excerpt: I would put this up against many other well-established barrel strength whiskies around the same price range. If you get the chance to make it to Columbus, Ohio, stop and get a bottle. You will not regret it.
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: The Whiskey Wash
- Excerpt: The High Bank Distillery Whiskey War Barrel Proof came across not overwhelmingly aggressive neat, but could be a more useful cocktail ingredient than the regular bottling, should you be able to source it. Fortunately, I don’t think you’re missing much if you can’t, as the regular bottling is quite good. These were both highly impressive, especially for the money.
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Intro:
This is the barrel-proof version of Columbus, Ohio distillery High Bank's flagship product, Whiskey War. Aged at least five years, this is a rye-heavy blend of American whiskeys bottled at 59.9% ABV. Available for about $50, this is pretty accessible price-wise. Let's see how it is.
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Nose:
Bold char, maple and baking spice. Light notes of honeydew, faint citrus.
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Taste:
Moderate mouthfeel, pleasant viscosity and barrel char. Cinnamon, clove, honey and a touch of bitter oak. Ethanol is in check here and adds a really pleasant richness.
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Finish:
Long finish, reminds me of a s’more — it’s packed with cocoa, graham cracker, marshmallow sweetness and a touch of ash and char.
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Overall:
A huge improvement from the standard Whiskey War, this barrel-proof expression from High Bank is a rich, full-bodied expression that stands well on its own and easily puts High Bank on the map of new producers to watch.
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Score:
6
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