The Old Fourth Distillery is making waves following its acquisition by Shortbarrel, with their release of two highly anticipated 10-year bourbons. Today, we’re diving into the Old Fourth Distillery 10 Year Bottled in Bond. At a competitive price point of $80, this bourbon offers a mix of herbal and traditional bourbon characteristics, all within the strict guidelines of bottled in bond regulations. Let’s explore its details, tasting notes, and why it deserves a spot in your collection.
Just the Facts: Old Fourth Distillery 10 Year Bottled in Bond
- Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
- Age: 10 Years
- Mashbill: 75% corn , 21% rye , 8% malted barley
- Price: $80
Tasting Notes: Old Fourth Distillery 10 Year Bottled in Bond
Nose: The nose is very herbal forward. It has notes of black tea, cinnamon, clove and lemon to start with. As you continue to try to pick out flavors, the traditional bourbon notes of vanilla and oak pop through.
Palate: The mouthfeel was a little thin, however, it did awaken all parts of my palate. The herbal tea notes shine through at the onset. As you continue to sip, you’ll experience the age of the barrel with oak, vanilla, and tannins. The back of the palate does offer some light spice notes of white pepper and clove. After letting this sit for about 10 minutes, as I watched Thursday Night Football, it opened up with more brown sugar notes which rounded out the pour nicely.
Finish: It was a short finish with a pop of oak.
Closing Thoughts
For $80, the Old Fourth Distillery 10 Year Bottled in Bond represents excellent value for a bourbon of this age and mashbill. With its herbal-forward profile and traditional bourbon undertones, it’s a unique take on a 21% rye mashbill. If you’re a fan of bottled in bond bourbons, this release is well worth adding to your collection.
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