Whiskey Review: Very Old Barton 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Welcome to Season 10 of Film & Whiskey! We're kicking things off with a return to an old favorite— Very Old Barton 80-proof , a brand we haven’t touched since Season 1. This is a Kentucky straight bourbon that has built a bit of a cult reputation for its affordability and surprising quality, especially if you’ve spent any time on whiskey Instagram. Today, we're diving into the 80 proof expression , which is now available in Ohio. It’s aged for 36 months (three years) and, based on the mash bill of its bottled-in-bond sibling, likely comes in at 75% corn, 15% rye, and 10% malted barley —making this a high-rye bourbon . Let’s see how this budget-friendly bourbon holds up in our six scoring categories. This review is taken from our episode " 12 Angry Men (1957) / Very Old Barton 80-Proof Bourbon ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Bob: Honestly, at three years and 80 proof, I’m pretty shocked at how pleasant this s
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