Review #283; Bourbon #87: 1792 Full Proof Yankee Spirits Select

1792 Full Proof Yankee Spirits Select Barrel #2098

This is a single barrel selected by Yankee Spirits from Barton. Despite being called “Full” proof, this is bottled at barrel entry proof, so it is proofed down a little. Lets see how this whiskey of the year winner holds up.

ABV: 62.5%

Nose: Chocolate, Vanilla Frosting, Caramel, Allspice.

Palate: Medium Oily Mouthfeel, Heat, Astringent, Acetone. Slight Vanilla. Oak Spice.

Finish: Medium length, heat, dry tannins, oak spice, slight chocolate.

Rating: 3/10

I ended up taking most of this bottle to local meetups, where others were happy to do most of the damage. This bottle is hot, unbalanced, and astringent to me. Not a winner in any way.

Now perhaps this is a poor barrel as this is the only 1792 product I have had up to this point, but overall a poor showing.

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