Whiskey Review: Phifer Pavitt Late Night Bourbon Whiskey

When we were just starting out as podcasters back in 2019, we reviewed Phifer Pavitt Reserve —a collaboration between Bardstown Bourbon Company and Napa Valley’s Phifer Pavitt Winery. That pour quickly became one of our all-time favorites and introduced us to the world of finished bourbons. It was rich, nuanced, and memorable enough that we still talk about it years later. Now, the folks behind Bardstown’s early innovations have formed Whiskey House of Kentucky , and one of their debut releases revisits the magic: Phifer Pavitt Late Night Bourbon Whiskey . Aged 11 years and finished in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon barrels for 13 months (with lees left in for added complexity), this expression clocks in at 107 proof and brings a depth of character that had us both eager to revisit the brand. Let’s dive into the review. Nose Brad: I already sampled this and think it has a wonderful nose. There’s oak and brown sugar. It gives me a bit of a crumbly fig newto

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