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Rank: 2.5 pctl
Value: $21.71 / pctl
Kentucky, USA • $55.00 • 50.0% ABV
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Rank: 4.7 pctl
Value: $5.32 / pctl
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Jim Beam Old Grand-Dad 80 Proof
Basil Hayden Sr. - known as Old Grand-Dad to the generations that followed - made bourbon the way he wanted. He went against the traditional agraina of the time and chose to distill his bourbon with a higher percentage of rye. This way of crafting bourbon was likely something he handed down to his son. And in turn, his grandson. That was Colonel R.B. Hayden who would justly name his bourbon after his Old Grand-Dad. The recipe today remains inspired by Basil's original with complex flavors and an unmistakable spiciness. First bottled in 1882, very little has changed about it. And that's the only way we'd have it.
63% Corn • 27% Rye • 10% Malted Barley • High Rye
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 80.00 pts
Whiskybase: 77.00 pts
Part of the Beam Suntory family of brands.
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Nose: Light cinnamon accompanied by vanilla, caramel, and a trace of baking spices are evident, but discreet.
Palate: Baking spices and a touch of cinnamon coalesce, forming a spicy base. A familiar caramel note offers a contrasting sweetness, accompanied by light apple.
Finish: As the baking spice and cinnamon dissipate, a sweet brown sugar flavor develops. The sweetness is accented by traces of apricot and oak, which quickly dissipate back to a lingering light spice.
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Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon
Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon is a 5-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (98 98 proof) featuring a mash bill of 73% white corn, 10% wheat, and 17% malted barley. It offers a softer, sweeter, and more viscous flavor profile compared to rye-based bourbons, with notes of cane sugar, dried fruit, and toasted oak. It is produced at the historic, restored Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, KY
73% Corn • 17% Malted Barley • 10% Wheat • High Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whiskybase: 82.86 pts
Total Wine: 58.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 94.00 pts
Bourbon Culture: 62.00 pts
Independently Owned
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Nose: The nose opens with a gentle sweetness featuring aromas of creamy vanilla, honeycomb, and baked peach, lifted by subtle hints of rose, orange peel, and warm nutmeg
Palate: On the palate, a soft, creamy mouthfeel delivers rich flavors of almond pastry, toffee, and caramelized pear, balanced perfectly with moderate baking spice and subtle toasted oak
Finish: The finish is smooth and medium-long, lingering with notes of vanilla cream, soft cinnamon, and a pleasant touch of toasted oak.
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