PRIVATE RELEASE BOURBON
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Whiskeyfellow reviews five Private Release Bourbon samples, providing a comprehensive profile of each and their ratings.
The Barrell Private Release Bourbon series is an exercise in micro-blending and variations on a theme. We select bourbons of four different ages and blend them into multiple recipes. Each blend number has its own ratios, printed on the label and is constructed in its own ex-bourbon barrel. With each release, a new set of base bourbons will be selected, so every recipe is only made once.
The BCS blending team believes that blending can make bourbons that span the greatest spectrum of flavor. The Private Release program allows an entirely new set of options for those looking for unique and exclusive products.
Each blend is a marriage of Bourbons from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana, and is constructed from a volumetric recipe based on a component age statement.
AWARDS
SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION - 2021
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BA1C - DOUBLE GOLD & BEST SMALL BATCH BOURBON (UP TO 5 YEARS)
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BX2K - GOLD MEDAL
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BX1A - GOLD MEDAL
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BX2i - GOLD MEDAL
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D01K
D01K has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 35% 9 year 10% 13 year and 5% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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A04K
A04K has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 30% 9 year 10% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
KANSAS
A08C
A08C has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 30% 9 year 20% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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A12R
A12R has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 60% 9 year 15% 13 year and 15% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A16C
A16C has a component age statement of 45% 5 year 15% 9 year 25% 13 year and 15% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
A20C
A20C has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 20% 9 year 30% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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A24R
A24R has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 45% 9 year 5% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A28A
A28A has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 10% 9 year 5% 13 year and 75% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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A32C
A32C has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 30% 9 year 25% 13 year and 10% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
ARKANSAS
A36i
A36i has a component age statement of 15% 5 year 35% 9 year 25% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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KENTUCKY
A40i
A40i has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 30% 9 year 5% 13 year and 35% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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PRIVATE SALE
A44A
A44A has a component age statement of 5% 5 year 15% 9 year 10% 13 year and 70% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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A48R
A48R has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 30% 9 year 20% 13 year and 40% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON DC
A01A
A01A has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 15% 9 year 5% 13 year and 70% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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TRACK #8
A05A
A05A has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 10% 9 year 15% 13 year and 65% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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A09i
A09i has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 20% 9 year 10% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A13C
A13C has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 10% 9 year 15% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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A17K
A17K has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 10% 9 year 20% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
CALIFORNIA
A21K
A21K has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 5% 9 year 40% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
MISSOURI
A25C
A25C has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 15% 9 year 15% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
NORTH CAROLINA
A29C
A29C has a component age statement of 45% 5 year 15% 9 year 30% 13 year and 10% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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A33A
A33A has a component age statement of 5% 5 year 15% 9 year 5% 13 year and 75% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
A37C
A37C has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 15% 9 year 35% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
A41K
A41K has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 30% 9 year 35% 13 year and 5% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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A45R
A45R has a component age statement of 5% 5 year 60% 9 year 20% 13 year and 15% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A02i
A02i has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 20% 9 year 10% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
CALIFORNIA
A06K
A06K has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 25% 9 year 25% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
A10C
A10C has a component age statement of 55% 5 year 15% 9 year 10% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
WASHINGTON AND NEVADA
A14R
A14R has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 60% 9 year 10% 13 year and 10% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A18i
A18i has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 30% 9 year 10% 13 year and 10% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A22C
A22C has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 25% 9 year 25% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
GEORGIA
A26K
A26K has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 5% 9 year 15% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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A30K
A30K has a component age statement of 45% 5 year 5% 9 year 40% 13 year and 10% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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PRIVATE SALE
A34i
A34i has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 35% 9 year 15% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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ILLINOIS
A38K
A38K has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 15% 9 year 30% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
A42C
A42C has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 30% 9 year 20% 13 year and 40% 15 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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A46i
A46i has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 40% 9 year 25% 13 year and 15% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A03R
A03R has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 20% 9 year 20% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A07R
A07R has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 20% 9 year 30% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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A11K
A11K has a component age statement of 55% 5 year 20% 9 year 5% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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A15i
A15i has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 15% 9 year 25% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A19A
A19A has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 10% 9 year 10% 13 year and 70% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON DC
A23i
A23i has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 25% 9 year 25% 13 year and 30% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
A27i
A27i has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 5% 9 year 25% 13 year and 20% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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A31i
A31i has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 25% 9 year 35% 13 year and 15% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
A35R
A35R has a component age statement of 10% 5 year 40% 9 year 25% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
KENTUCKY
A39A
A39A has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 5% 9 year 5% 13 year and 70% 15 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
A43K
A43K has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 5% 9 year 25% 13 year and 35% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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INDIANA
A47i
A47i has a component age statement of 15% 5 year 45% 9 year 15% 13 year and 25% 15 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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B00A
B00A has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 5% 10 year 45% 14 year and 30% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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B04R
B04R has a component age statement of 15% 5 year 5% 10 year 50% 14 year and 30% 16 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
B08R
B08R has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 5% 10 year 50% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
B12i
B12i has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 5% 10 year 55% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
OKLAHOMA
B17R
B17R has a component age statement of 15% 5 year 15% 10 year 50% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
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B21R
B21R has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 25% 10 year 40% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
B25A
B25A has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 15% 10 year 40% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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B29A
B29A has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 25% 10 year 25% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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B33K
B33K has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 15% 10 year 40% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
B37i
B37i has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 20% 10 year 40% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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B41i
B41i has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 5% 10 year 35% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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B45C
B45C has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 35% 10 year 30% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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PRIVATE SALE
B49K
B49K has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 40% 10 year 20% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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BAXTER COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB
ARKANSAS
B53i
B53i has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 25% 10 year 30% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
B57K
B57K has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 40% 10 year 20% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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PRIVATE SALE
BA1C
BA1C has a component age statement of 45% 5 year 25% 10 year 25% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
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TOTAL WINE & MORE
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
B01R
B01R has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 20% 10 year 10% 14 year and 30% 16 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
B05i
B05i has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 25% 10 year 30% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
GEORGIA
B09A
B09A has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 5% 10 year 50% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
B14K
B14K has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 10% 10 year 35% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
B18i
B18i has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 25% 10 year 40% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
B22K
B22K has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 25% 10 year 40% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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B26i
B26i has a component age statement of 15% 5 year 25% 10 year 50% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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B30i
B30i has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 5% 10 year 50% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
B34K
B34K has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 25% 10 year 30% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
COLORADO
B38K
B38K has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 15% 10 year 40% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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KANSAS
B42i
B42i has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 30% 10 year 25% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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B46C
B46C has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 35% 10 year 20% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
B50i
B50i has a component age statement of 55% 5 year 25% 10 year 15% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
B54K
B54K has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 5% 10 year 60% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
B58i
B58i has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 35% 10 year 20% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
BA2K
BA2K has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 40% 10 year 5% 14 year and 15% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
B02K
B02K has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 10% 10 year 35% 14 year and 30% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
B06i
B06i has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 25% 10 year 15% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
B10A
B10A has a component age statement of 5% 5 year 25% 10 year 50% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
B15A
B15A has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 5% 10 year 40% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
B19A
B19A has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 25% 10 year 30% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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B23i
B23i has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 15% 10 year 40% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
B27R
B27R has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 10% 10 year 40% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
B31i
B31i has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 45% 10 year 20% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
LOUISIANA
B35i
B35i has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 20% 10 year 50% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
B39K
B39K has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 5% 10 year 50% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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PRIVATE SALE
B43K
B43K has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 20% 10 year 25% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
B47K
B47K has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 30% 10 year 25% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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THE PIVOT ROCK
ARKANSAS
B51i
B51i has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 30% 10 year 30% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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B55i
B55i has a component age statement of 45% 5 year 20% 10 year 30% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
B59K
B59K has a component age statement of 45% 5 year 30% 10 year 20% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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BX1A
BX1A has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 30% 10 year 20% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
B03A
B03A has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 20% 10 year 20% 14 year and 30% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
B07A
B07A has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 25% 10 year 25% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
B11C
B11C has a component age statement of 20% 5 year 10% 10 year 50% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows a fresh corn-forward sweetness.
B16i
B16i has a component age statement of 5% 5 year 20% 10 year 55% 14 year and 20% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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B20R
B20R has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 15% 10 year 50% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a strong high-rye characteristic.
B24A
B24A has a component age statement of 25% 5 year 30% 10 year 35% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
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B28K
B28K has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 25% 10 year 30% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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PRIVATE SALE
B32A
B32A has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 30% 10 year 30% 14 year and 10% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
B36K
B36K has a component age statement of 40% 5 year 30% 10 year 25% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
B40A
B40A has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 30% 10 year 15% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
B44A
B44A has a component age statement of 45% 5 year 15% 10 year 35% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows an older, dusty and oxidative note not found as profoundly in other blends.
B48K
B48K has a component age statement of 35% 5 year 40% 10 year 20% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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BEVMO
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
B52K
B52K has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 5% 10 year 60% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced sweet and earthy Kentucky Bourbon influence.
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TENNESSEE
B56i
B56i has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 30% 10 year 35% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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B60i
B60i has a component age statement of 50% 5 year 25% 10 year 20% 14 year and 5% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.
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BX2i
BX2i has a component age statement of 30% 5 year 25% 10 year 20% 14 year and 25% 16 year bourbons. It shows a pronounced chocolaty and chalky, Indiana Bourbon influence.