One of the best things about being a bourbon drinker is that there are good bourbons to be had for a twenty, or even a ten. Very Old Barton is one of those brands that places itself in that categoy. I've liked the 90 proof and the 86, though this bottle is the bonded 100. This is the number I'm preferring to be around to get that nice bourbon kick along with the rich flavors.
VOB BIB is a good pour at $13 for a 750ml and again, at 100 proof. It has that usual bourbon smell of oak and vanilla with something interesting I seem to pick up on the backend; apple. A nice rich taste though there is a hit of mint and cherry in the mix. Being not too fond of a minty taste it kind of puts me off a little bit. It finishes short and refreshing. I'll go a few more rounds with this, though if I continue to pick up the mint I'll probably stick with the 90 Old Barton, but over all this is definitely a good drink.
My take: 3.0 / $
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