Old Ezra Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Aged 7 Years
58.5% ABV
$40
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What the Producer Says
Luxco introduces Old Ezra Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey this fall. Aged a full seven years for a more robust flavor, this bourbon is bottled at barrel strength of 117 proof. This allows the bourbon to develop bold, intense flavors with the perfect balance of oak, caramel, cinnamon and pepper, with a long, warm finish.
TASTING NOTES
Sweet floral notes with undertones of vanilla, cinnamon, and fine wood, ending in a warm, buttery finish.
INGREDIENTS
Corn, rye and barley
What Gary Says
Nose: Sharp, oaky spice, salted caramel with vanilla, hints of chocolate and toffee; bit of water brings out the spice notes more with allspice and nutmeg.
Palate: Warm, sweet vanilla toffee with caramel drizzle, dark chocolate, some citrus spice followed by cinnamon with an edge; bit of water amps up the toffee and chocolate while taming the spicy edge.
Finish: Short to moderate in length, drying with some pepper spice notes.
Comments: I’ve always been a fan of Old Ezra 7yr 101 bourbon, which is (or was) an incredible value at $17. If you’re familiar with that, picture that bourbon with the volume cranked all the way up. Just a classic bourbon nose and palate, but with more toffee and on the spicier/edgier side (which I particularly like). Takes a bit of water well, and is nicely balanced – and all things considered quite reasonably priced.
Rating: Stands Out
We would like to thank Luxco and Common Ground PR for sending us samples to review.