Barton Distillery 1792 "Bottled in Bond" K&L Exclusive Barrel #263 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
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I'm totally a Barton lover. There's something about this old-school distillery that really speaks to me. It's not just the majestic water source flowing from the limestone cliff behind the distillery or the obvious choice of location at the base of a holler - a perfect place for moonshining. It's also the contrast between their extremely old, beautiful equipment and the very young, energetic distilling team. The last time we selected barrels at the distillery, they set me up in the warehouse with one of the ops managers. They're always happy to take a moment out of their busy day to sell bourbon, and I'm always happy to have an ops guy willing to answer my endless questions. Many seemingly secret details of this special plant were shared in those moments, but I won't expose them here out of respect for my collaborators. Needless to say, it was endearing.
What makes me love Barton most of all, though, is the way the bourbon (and rye) tastes. It's just damned delicious, delivering its character in such an unpretentious and approachable way. This fun project - taking two nearly identical casks and bottling them at different proofs - is exactly the sort of thing that makes me love what they do. Very few other distillers will let you do something this playful, and we love the ones that do. So let's dive into the 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond, which is really Barton’s sweet spot.
The color is a mellow deep copper (1.0). The nose is boisterous and fun, it's truly one of those happy bourbons rather than that angry, brooding style. Beautiful aromas of banana bread, pistachio cake, caramel-cinnamon frosting, baked apples, and blackberry jam rise from the glass. The palate is soft and round, bursting with sugar candies, orange oil, and caramel sauce up front, then lifting into a spicier character toward the finish. The texture is oily and full, with notes of cherry jam and plummy cola on the surprisingly long descent. This is just really good bourbon to drink - it won’t smack you around too hard, but it’s not so straightforward that it loses interest. A very nice barrel, and if I must pat myself on the back for selecting it, I gladly will.
Staff Reviews
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Will Blakely
Review Date: 09/2025Will Blakely
Barton's 1792 barrel program remains one of my favorite to this day because of the value and variety on offer. Among their core lineup, the Bottled-in-Bond is typically my favorite for its balance providing both richness and sufficient structure to back that up. The nose starts promising with a delightful mélange of vanilla, marzipan, toasted oak and just a whiff of clove. From the first sip to the last, the palate delivers delicious flavors of maple, nougat, peach cobbler, and the hallmark Barton caramelized banana, all framed beautifully by deep, venerable oak. With just enough spice on the finish to remind you this is Kentucky spirit, it serves as a steadfast reminder of the quality coming from this underappreciated facility. It's growing increasingly hard to imagine finding better or older bourbon readily available at this price point.
Notes
This lot of two Barton barrels was distilled on October 14th of 2016 and bottled in late February 2025. At nearly 9 years old these Barton barrels show really well and offer a huge value compared to many other 9 year barrel picks. We liked this batch so much we decided to bottle two at competing proofs. Both barrel 267 and 263 were barreled on the same day, but each bottled at different proofs. This barrel was bottled in bond at 100 proof, while the other was cut to traditional 125 proof. The result is one of fabulous experiment in the effects of proofing on flavor. Each has its benefits, but if you're after a nuanced and tantalizing experience, the BIB is the move.
Details
| Type | Bourbon and Rye |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Bourbon |
| Origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 50% |
| SKU | 1906996 |