Old Bones Bourbon 10 Year Reserve batch 003

A little background

Old Bones 10 Year Reserve is a limited edition high-rye mash bill bourbon consisting of 55% corn, 40% rye, and 5% barley. Old Bones is Distilled at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky by Backbone Bourbon Company. Batch #003 is bottled at 107.6 proof and can be found for $110.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Copper

Nose

The nose is fairly complex with hints of caramel, vanilla, coffee, toffee, and light smoke. Faint hints of ethanol are present which may be akin to the bourbons high proof.

Palate

The first sip was pleasant with a thick viscosity a light smoky flavor. The second sip was bright and coated the entire mouth. Flavors of cherry, vanilla, smoke, and char were present. There was also a tingling on the top and sides of the tongue with the flavors concentrating in the top back-palate. The third sip was similar to the tasting notes above with one exception, a mineral/medicinal flavor.

Finish

The finish was long and pleasant from the heat and spice from the high rye mash bill. The unique combination of caramel and spice was enjoyable and lingered for some time.

In conclusion

Old Bones 10 Year Reserve Bourbon is a quality product made by MGP and bottled in Bardstown, Ky. Bourbon drinkers who prefer aged bourbon, a high rye mash bill, and enjoy a long spicy finish will enjoy this bourbon. Those who are just beginning to learn about, and taste bourbon may not initially enjoy this product. However, as their palate develops, they will grow to enjoy a pour of this bourbon after a hard day’s work.