Baker's Bourbon 7-Year Single Barrel Review/Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

Nose: A sweet and rich combination of browned butter baking spices, cinnamon, peanut brittle, and a little oak in the background. A little wood char, and there's the tiniest hint of orange and cherry occasionally.

Palate: On my first sip, the palate has a little oak and sweet caramel, cinnamon, butterscotch, and toffee with a medium-thickness mouthfeel. There's a nutty character, dry nuts specifically, and hints of cherry sweetness.

Finish: Medium length, warming, and becoming more balanced. There are some dry nuts, but we also get brown sugar, candied cinnamon pecans, and cooking spice. The cinnamon hangs on, and there is a touch of aged oak and some cigar tobacco. I noticed the cinnamon the most with this enjoyable finish.

Final Notes: Baker's was relaunched in 2019 as a single-barrel product with a new bottle and label design. The neck portion comes with some barrel information, including a serial number that you can enter at the Baker's Bourbon website to learn more about the aging of your Baker's Single-Barrel Bourbon.

Here's the information on the Baker's Single-Barrel Bourbon I'm reviewing. This barrel serial # 000135096, Warehouse CL-X, was aged on the 4th floor rack 52, Proof 107, Date Barreled 02-2014, Barrel Age 8 Years 11 Months.

This Bourbon has an outstanding balance of spice, oak, and sweetness. My overall experience was great, with the taste, proof point, and enjoyable finish. Remember that as a "Single Barrel," there will be some variation in the nose, palate, and finish between the different barrels. So, hopefully, you will have an enjoyable experience with your single-barrel bottle.

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