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Shortbarrel The Bee's Knees Whiskey Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: TBD

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Shortbarrel Bourbon

Aroma: Honey dominates the nose, and it won’t fade away. Deep notes of caramel, apples, pepper, and honey candies linger in the background. Mouth: Oh sweet honey, buttery popcorn, cinnamon spice, a “bit o honey” candy-like feel that keeps going, coating your mouth with a honey roasted cashew smile and heat to remind you it’s 9 points from HAZMAT. Finish: Bring on the proof. The long, thick, rich, creamy, honey finish remains. The proof lets you know it's there and wants you to come back for more without overpowering the vanilla, honey, and oak that permeate from the barrel-aging.

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Additional Notes

Uncut and unfiltered American Whiskey distilled in Kentucky. Finished in honey barrels.

Details

Proof: 132
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 66%
Aged: 5.5 years
Mash Bill: 91% Corn and 9% Malted Barley
Retail (MSRP): $89.99

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Reviews by the People of Shortbarrel The Bee's Knees Whiskey

 

78 Shortbarrel "The Bee's Knees" Finished in Honey Barrels

Mark Pringle - Being a metropolitan Atlanta resident for more than the past 30 years, I was excited to see this Shortbarrel “The Bee’s Knees” release from a local company. When it was released in the Atlanta area, there was a lot of talk about ...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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