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Castle & Key Small Batch Straight Bourbon (Batch 1) Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: TBD

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Peristyle LLC ~ Castle & Key Distillery

Aroma: Honey, Golden Raisin, Brown Butter, Orange Blossom, Baked Nutmeg, and Stone Fruit. Taste: Toffee, Bread Dough, Dates, Baking Spice, and Toasted Almonds. Finish: Cinnamon and Allspice.

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Additional Notes

There are eighty barrels in this small batch.

Details

Proof: 49
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 98%
Aged: 4 years
Retail (MSRP): $41.99

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Reviews by the People of Castle & Key Small Batch Straight Bourbon (Batch 1)

 

76 Castle & Key Small Batch Straight Bourbon Quick Review

Mark Pringle - With Castle & Key Small Batch Straight Bourbon, the nose opens up very light sweet honey and fresh fruit (green apple), and then the oak takes over. It is a light oak that does not last very long. The aroma almost disappears, and then the light oak co...Read More

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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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