Review #775; Bourbon #163: Backbone Uncut Cav Sav Finish 6yr Kingsman Pick

This is a single barrel selected by a group (Kingsman). This MGP bourbon was finished in a Cab Sav barrel before being bottled at cask strength.

I had this blind then was revealed the notes, so keep that in mind while you read my review.

ABV: 58.1%

Nose: Crème brûlée, Orange Peel, Black Pepper, Tobacco Leaf, Slight Musty Funk

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Orange Peel, Musty Funk, Tobacco Leaf, Black Pepper, Crème brûlée

Finish: Medium length finish, Tobacco Leaf, Musty Funk, Black Pepper, Vanilla Cream, Orange Peel

Spicy, Funky, tobacco leaf, and some fruits, this is a great offering. The spice is nice and the fruits pull it in as this is a sweet and savory bomb that balances well between the two.

Rating: 7/10

Guess: Russel’s Reserve SiB, 9-10 Years Old, 55% abv.

Reveal: Backbone Uncut Cab Sav Finish, 6 Years, 58.1%, Kingsman Pick

Huh, looks like I need to recalibrate my finished Bourbon meter as I would have never guessed this to be finished. This is impressive and quite good.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect