A quick, first-pour review of Old Kirk Single Barrel Bourbon. Barrel No. 6953. Aged 6 years and 9 months. Alcohol by volume is 66.75%. 133.5 proof. Bottle 8 of 135. Mash bill: 72% Corn, 15% Barley, and 13% Rye.
This Old Kirk Single Barrel is a store pick from Red Hot Liquors in Cleveland, Tennesse. Distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky, and bottled by Strong Spirits, Inc.
Nose
Berries and brown sugar. Creamy, rich dark caramel and subtle chocolate-covered cherries. Oak. Buttery. The ethanol was always present in this initial tasting. A tinge of spice.
Palate
Hot on the initial pours but settles down wonderfully after a few weeks. Oily and dense. Intense flavor. Candied molasses and toffee. Oak, mint, and a bit of coffee. Resinous sweetness. The mouthfeel is wonderfully thick.
Finish
The finish of this Old Kirk Single Barrel is long and hot, carrying over the dryer notes from the palate.