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"I would reach for this one over many single-cask bourbons at much higher prices. I can’t recommend it highly enough, for the value alone, not to mention just how utterly delicious it is." - Andrew Kitz, B-21 Spirits Buyer
The iconic distillery hits the mark again with this stellar, B-21 Exclusive single barrel of the 7 Year Old Bottled in Bond. Unlike many single-barrel bourbons at even twice the price, Barrel #8053370 actually does offer a unique twist on the classic profile of the main blended bottling, showing just the right level of individual character while still being recognizably HH Bottled-in-Bond at heart.
Selected from Rickhouse K, 4th Floor, this is decidedly more citrus-driven than the regular Bottled-in-Bond style, but the nose is still centered on sweet spices, ripe fruit, and a fantastic, balancing earthy component. The true Heaven Hill pedigree shows on the palate in its "broad, velvety texture and weight without any hard edges," where the customer Heaven Hill flavors are once again accented by that prominent orange citrus character that seems to be the backbone of this barrel's personality, and it all works so well in harmony. "This is seriously luxurious with a lip-smacking, sappy middle, yet it doesn’t go overboard in the slightest," writes Andrew. It's also a stellar deal at under $50, so it can easily become a staple on your bar and make your favorite Manhattan or Old Fashioned take off like a rocket. |