Description
Wathen’s Barrel Proof Bourbon is a highly allocated, limited-release Kentucky straight bourbon produced by the Charles Medley Distillery. Renowned for its high-proof, single-barrel nature, it generally features a complex profile of caramelized sugar, baking spices, and earthy, oak-forward notes, with proof points often ranging between 109 and 118.
Proof: Varies by barrel, typically ranging between 109.6 and 118.6 (54.8% – 59.3% ABV).
Mashbill: Uses a traditional recipe of corn, rye, and malted barley.
Tasting Profile: Often described as having a rich, viscous mouthfeel with flavors of burnt caramel, walnut, almond, toasted oak, and sometimes savory, herbaceous, or earthy undertones.
Character: The bourbon is often polarizing, with some drinkers finding it highly complex and others noting strong earthy, grassy, or grain-forward notes.
