Orphan Barrel "Barterhouse" 20 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
SKU #1158841
96 points
Wine Enthusiast
This is from a series of old and rare limited-edition whiskies released by Diageo from their Stitzel-Weller warehouses. It's silky and surprisingly gentle for a 20-year-old whiskey, with notes of creamy caramel, brown sugar and touches of tropical fruit and allspice. It finishes remarkably long, with gentle vanilla sweetness.
(9/2014)
90 points
Whisky Advocate
Surprisingly lacking in oak intensity, given its age. Very creamy and soothingly sweet, with notes of honeyed vanilla, crème brûlée, sultana, orange creamsicle, peach cobbler, and a subtle array of tropical fruit. Soft and mellow on the finish. It’s very easy-drinking and should be enjoyable under most moods and circumstances. (JH)
(6/2014)
K&L Notes
The mysterious 20-year-old expression arrives! The Old Barterhouse is the most talked about American whiskey of 2014, and it's got the gusto to back up the hype. The rich, spicy, and full-bodied palate bursts with sweet vanilla and creamy corn, showcasing the richness that only 20 years in a new charred barrel can offer.
