Very Old Barton Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Very Old Barton · Barton 1792 Distillery
This is the bourbon that embarrasses bottles costing five times as much. Barton's BiB expression delivers honest, well-structured whiskey with real barrel character and zero pretension. A benchmark for value-driven craft.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Corn sweetness leads, followed by caramel and a dusty oak note that suggests genuine barrel time. Brown spices weave through a subtle rye grain sharpness. There's a quiet butterscotch depth that punches well above the price point.
Palate
Medium-bodied with good viscosity for a 100-proof pour. Charred oak dominates the mid-palate alongside cherry and a flash of vanilla. The corn backbone is present but never cloying, balanced by a pleasant leather dryness.
Finish
Medium length with lingering caramel, charred wood, and a gentle rye spice fade. Clean and warm.
- Mash Bill
- 75% Corn, 15% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak
- Bottled in Bond
- Yes
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Bardstown Boulevardier — 2 oz Very Old Barton BiB · 1 oz Campari · 1 oz sweet vermouth · Stir over ice, strain into coupe, garnish with orange peel.
Food Pairing
Hickory-smoked pulled pork on a brioche bun with tangy vinegar slaw and pickled jalapeños — the sweetness of the pork mirrors the bourbon's corn character while the vinegar cuts through the charred oak richness.
Distilled at the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown — one of Kentucky's oldest continuously operating distilleries, dating to 1879 — Very Old Barton has quietly served as a bartender's and blender's secret for decades.
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