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'''Very Old Barton''' is a [[Kentucky]] [[Straight whiskey|Straight]] [[Bourbon whiskey|Bourbon Whiskey]] produced in [[Bardstown, Kentucky]] and aged 4 or 6 years by the [[Sazerac Company]] at its [[Barton Brands|Barton Distillery]].<ref name=BartonCowdery>[http://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/2009/01/constellation-gets-out-of-american.html Constellation Exits American Whiskey, Sells to Sazerac], the Chuck Cowdery blog, January 12, 2009.</ref> It is bottled in 80-, 86-, 90- and 100-proof (US) expressions. The 100-proof expression was once age stated at 6 years and [[bottled-in-bond]], but those designations have been progressively removed as they have moved to blending younger whiskey. Tasting notes: "Rich, tawny amber hue. Lean woody aroma. A firm attack leads to a medium bodied palate with a drying woody character. Dry, warm finish." |
'''Very Old Barton''' is a [[Kentucky]] [[Straight whiskey|Straight]] [[Bourbon whiskey|Bourbon Whiskey]] produced in [[Bardstown, Kentucky]] and aged 4 or 6 years by the [[Sazerac Company]] at its [[Barton Brands|Barton Distillery]].<ref name=BartonCowdery>[http://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/2009/01/constellation-gets-out-of-american.html Constellation Exits American Whiskey, Sells to Sazerac], the Chuck Cowdery blog, January 12, 2009.</ref> It is bottled in 80-, 86-, 90- and 100-proof (US) expressions. The 100-proof expression was once age stated at 6 years and [[bottled-in-bond]], but those designations have been progressively removed as they have moved to blending younger whiskey. Tasting notes: "Rich, tawny amber hue. Lean woody aroma. A firm attack leads to a medium bodied palate with a drying woody character. Dry, warm finish." |
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Jim Murray's Whisky Bible has given Very Old Barton 80 Proof a 90.5 rating. On February 16, 2011, Very Old Barton 100 Proof tied with [[Evan Williams (whiskey)|Evan Williams]] "Black Label" as "Best Buy Whisk(e)y of the Year" in the 17th Annual [[Whisky Advocate]]<ref>[http://www.whiskyadvocate.com Whisky Advocate official website]. Accessed Feb. 2011.</ref> Whisky Awards. |
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible has given Very Old Barton 80 Proof a 90.5 rating {{Citation needed|reason=Which yearly edition was this published in of the Whisky Bible?}}. On February 16, 2011, Very Old Barton 100 Proof tied with [[Evan Williams (whiskey)|Evan Williams]] "Black Label" as "Best Buy Whisk(e)y of the Year" in the 17th Annual [[Whisky Advocate]]<ref>[http://www.whiskyadvocate.com Whisky Advocate official website]. Accessed Feb. 2011.</ref> Whisky Awards. |
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| Type | Bourbon whiskey |
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| Manufacturer | The Sazerac Company |
| Country of origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Alcohol by volume | 40%, 43%, 45%, and 50% |
| Proof (US) | 80, 86, 90, and 100 |
| Related products | Barton Brands |
Very Old Barton is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey produced in Bardstown, Kentucky and aged 4 or 6 years by the Sazerac Company at its Barton Distillery.[1] It is bottled in 80-, 86-, 90- and 100-proof (US) expressions. The 100-proof expression was once age stated at 6 years and bottled-in-bond, but those designations have been progressively removed as they have moved to blending younger whiskey. Tasting notes: "Rich, tawny amber hue. Lean woody aroma. A firm attack leads to a medium bodied palate with a drying woody character. Dry, warm finish."
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible has given Very Old Barton 80 Proof a 90.5 rating [citation needed]. On February 16, 2011, Very Old Barton 100 Proof tied with Evan Williams "Black Label" as "Best Buy Whisk(e)y of the Year" in the 17th Annual Whisky Advocate[2] Whisky Awards.
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References
- ^ Constellation Exits American Whiskey, Sells to Sazerac, the Chuck Cowdery blog, January 12, 2009.
- ^ Whisky Advocate official website. Accessed Feb. 2011.
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