Home

Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 20 Years Old Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 85Highly Rated Bourbon

Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 20 Years Old Bourbon Photo

Distillery Tasting Notes

Diageo ~ Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.

Rhetoric features notes of smoked vanilla oak, toasted rye, and dried fruits with a long, full finish of cherry blossom and bitter chocolate

Find whiskeys with a taste profile similar to Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 20 Years Old Bourbon.

Write a review of this

The People's Bourbon Review

Color: medium amber color in the bottle, golden amber in the glass. Nose: sweet oak smokiness, caramel, apple cider, vanilla, and a hint of rye. Palate – lots of oak, dried fruit (cherries and Apples), vanilla, and caramel. Finish: Medium finish with rye spice and cherries. Smooth and easy sipper.

Proof: 90
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 45%
Aged: 20 Years
Mash Bill: 86% Corn, 8% Malted Barley, and 6% Rye
Retail (MSRP): Provide this info
What whiskeys do YOU think have a similar taste profile as Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 20 Years Old Bourbon? (Login to answer)

Click this button to find Bourbons or other whiskeys that might be similar in taste profile. Results below. Don't forget our Bourbon search engine where you can search by flavor profile.

Reviews by the People of Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 20 Years Old Bourbon

Review this whiskey
The People have not posted a review for this whiskey. Be the first!

Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 100 Unsurpassable (The GOAT)
  • 95-99 Exceptional
  • 90-94 Excellent
  • 85-89 Great
  • 80-84 Good
  • 75-79 Above Average
  • 70-74 Average
  • 65-69 Below Average. Mixer, at best
  • 60-64 Bad
  • 50-59 Drain Pour
Card image cap

Review Bourbons - Win Prizes
Post an Article
Provide Feedback

Would you mind giving us feedback? What do you like or dislike about the website? How can we make it better? What features would you like to see added?

The Top 10 Terms Every New Bourbon Enthusiast Should Know

Bourbon is one of the United States’ finest contributions to the world of whiskeys. Legally, bourbon mash must have at least 51% corn and undergo aging in a new charred oak barrel. Regardless of...Read More

Barrell 7 Year Single Barrel Rye vs. Old Forester Single Barrel Rye: Which One is Better?

The Nose Initially, the aroma easily goes to Barrell 7 Year Single Barrel Rye. It is a sweet, decadent, candy-spice bomb. Barrell starts as a more complex experience than Old Forester...Read More

ASW Fiddler Unison is a Mild and Welcoming Experience

ASW Fiddler Unison and all of ASW's products have become something close to my heart because they are a product of Atlanta, Georgia, my current hometown of 30+ years. The unison nose is a very mil...Read More