Review #: 295
Description: 1792 Full Proof: Loch & K(e)y Society Microbatch
Spirit: Bourbon
Background: This is a selection of 1792 Full Proof by Loch and K(e)y from Julio’s in Westboro, MA. This is technically a “microbatch” composed of 2 barrels. Nicknamed “Still Standing” this is bottled at 125 proof with no age statement.
Distillery – Barton
Bottler – Barton
Brand – 1792
Selection – Loch & K(e)y Society
ABV – 62.5%
Age – NAS
Nose – Rich and spicy: Dr. Pepper, peppercorn, ginger bread, dark chocolate, cherry, lot of barrel spices, rich oak
Taste – Vanilla, tart cherry, Dr. Pepper, pretty thick and oily but spice starts to hit hard even before the alcohol comes in. It’s almost like a maple syrup feel but not sweet
Finish – Ginger, licorice, lots of spice, Dr. Pepper again, bitter chocolate, loads of spice and kind of drying.
Score: 6
Would I buy a bottle? Yes, this one was $50
Thoughts: This has been straight distilled Dr. Pepper from the first crack, but some air time has helped relax the heat a bit. It’s still very spice and oak driven, but real tasty. The microbatch idea is interesting and works here, though I’d be interested to know how each barrel contributed to this blend.