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Old Hickory Hermitage Reserve Barrel Proof
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Distiller:
MGP
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Bottler:
Old Hickory
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ABV:
58.5%
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Age:
10 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
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Intro:
Distilled from a 99% corn mash, this is a 10-year expression from Old Hickory distilled by MGP. It's matured using ex-bourbon cooperage and bottled at barrel proof. Let's dive in!
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Nose:
Sweet and buttery on the nose, it's all caramel popcorn sweetness and plenty of honey, light melon, butterscotch and a hint of crème brûlée.
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Taste:
Moderate mouthfeel — pleasant viscosity. It's not a syrupy bomb, but it's not a thin wafer of a pour, either. Sweet buttercream mixes with honey, light melon, buttered popcorn and some praline character. Sweet and enjoyable.
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Finish:
Moderate finish. Pleasant and sweet once again, light on tannin and oak, which helps the sweet, buttery character carry long through the finish.
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Overall:
This is entirely pleasant. If you're looking for a pour that is dead locked on to a prime dessert character, moderate to low tannin and a great proof point, this is for you.
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Score:
6
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
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