Very Old Barton Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1000ml)

$139.00
Overview
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey · 1000ml

Very Old Barton is one of those bourbons that bourbon nerds in the States have rated for years. It's distilled and aged at the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, the same place that makes 1792. It's never had a big marketing push, just a lot of word of mouth for being a solid, honest bourbon at a fair price. Caramel, oak, and a good hit of cinnamon spice. Nothing fancy, just good bourbon, and it comes in a full litre.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Very Old Barton
Producer Barton 1792 Distillery (Sazerac Company)
Country / Region USA, Bardstown, Kentucky
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley (reported)
Age Statement NAS
ABV 40%
Cask Type New charred American oak barrels
Bottle Size 1000ml
Release Type Permanent range release
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Caramel, cinnamon and baking spice, with apple, pear and a bit of oak and leather
  • Palate: Caramel, charred oak and cinnamon, with some fruit and a medium sweetness
  • Finish: Medium length, cinnamon and black pepper up front, drying out into oak
What sets this bottle apart
  • Made at Barton 1792, one of the oldest working distilleries in Bardstown
  • Same distillery behind the 1792 range
  • A long-running cult favourite with US bourbon drinkers for value
  • Straight bourbon, so at least two years in new charred oak with nothing added
  • A full-litre bottle, so it goes further than your standard 700ml
Awards & Recognition

  • 90.5 Points, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible (80 proof)
  • Best Buy Whiskey of the Year, Whisky Advocate Awards 2011 (100 proof, tied with Evan Williams Black Label)

Who this bottle is for
  • Anyone after a solid everyday bourbon that punches above its weight
  • Drinkers who like a bit of cinnamon spice with their caramel and oak
  • Bourbon fans keen to try a Kentucky cult favourite that's hard to find here
  • Anyone who mixes a lot of bourbon cocktails and wants a litre that holds up
How to enjoy

  • Neat or on a big ice cube
  • Works well in an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan
  • Solid with cola or ginger ale
  • No need to overthink it; just pour and enjoy

Why we curate it

Very Old Barton is proof you don't need a fancy label to get good bourbon. It comes from a serious Kentucky distillery, it's got a loyal following in the States, and it doesn't pretend to be anything it's not. Caramel, oak and spice in a full litre. Easy to get into if you're just starting out, and a bottle more experienced drinkers will happily keep on hand.