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Backbone Bourbon Prime Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

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Distillery Tasting Notes

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Notes of caramel, oak, and dark cherry hit the nose. The palate starts off with sweet vanilla flavors quickly moving to a bold spice and finishes with a smooth, almost maple sweetness. Think southern kitchen: cornbread, sorghum, and brown sugar. Then it blossoms into a more traditional spice-forward American whiskey, with caramel, vanilla, baking spices, black pepper, habañero, and jalapeño honey. Toward the end, subtle herbs appear just before a long and spicy finish.

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Details

Proof: 104
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 52%
Aged: Blend of 3 to 14 year old whiskeys
Mash Bill: Blend of Bourbon, Rye, and Wheat Whiskeys
Retail (MSRP): $35.00

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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