Barton 1792 Distillery has unveiled a second new expression in its collection of premium 1792 whiskeys, 1792 Port Finish Bourbon.
Similar to the inaugural 1792 expression released earlier this year, 1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon, availability of this expression will be quite limited.
1792 Port Finish Bourbon marries bourbon whiskey with the sweet flavor profile from port wine barrels. This bourbon was aged for six years in new American white oak barrels before spending another two years maturing inside used port wine barrels. The rich vanilla characters of American white oak mingle with the delicate fruit notes of port, the company says.
Ken Pierce, director of distillation and quality assurance, describes the new bourbon as having, “A rich aroma of apple and fruit mingling with noticeable vanilla. Filled with toasted caramel, jam-like fruit, and a touch of licorice. A clean, somewhat lingering finish completes the taste.”
1792 Port Finish Bourbon is bottled at 88.9 proof. Bottles are expected to hit stores sometime in October at the suggested retail price of $39.99.
