Originally Posted by
Whyemier
I have had 10 and 12 yr old Bourbon, most is smooth and has more flavor. Tho' a good 4 or 8 yr old can be as good.
Story Time: We took time to travel the 'Bourbon Trail' around Louisville (pronounced 'luh-a-vull' by the natives) and Lexington, Kentucky. Among the Distillerys we visited was the "Heaven Hill" Distillery, (never heard of it before but did know some of their products). They told the story of how when they went to computerized inventory they discovered a number of barrels that had been misplaced for 27 years. Since there were not many people brave enough to take the tour that day (only three of us), cold, damp and nasty it was, the guide told us he would give us a taste of it. When we went into the tasting room and had sampled their usual product (not bad) he waited 'til everyone else had left and gave us a sip of the 27 yr old. Excellent, smooth, concentrated flavors, not much burn. I said "I could buy a bottle of that." Then the guide told us, because of the "Angels Share", it was $325.00 US a bottle (750 ml). I had to eat my words, it was good but I couldn't justify the cost for something I would drink away. Tho' I probably would have stretched it over several years. Still too rich for my blood.