Very Old Barton Explained

Very Old Barton 6 Year 80prf 750ml
Type:Bourbon whiskey
Abv:40%, 43%, 45%, and 50%
Proof:80, 86, 90, and 100
Manufacturer:The Sazerac Company
Origin:Kentucky, United States
Related: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.[2] 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[3] Whisky Awards.

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Notes and References

  1. http://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/2009/01/constellation-gets-out-of-american.html Constellation Exits American Whiskey, Sells to Sazerac
  2. Web site: Very Old Barton Bourbon 80 Proof (1.75mL) ForWhiskeyLovers. 2021-07-12. forwhiskeylovers.com.
  3. http://www.whiskyadvocate.com Whisky Advocate official website