Old Charter / 12 Years Old - Whisky Magazine

Old Charter

12 Years Old

ABV 45%
REVIEWED Issue 22

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Specifications

Brand: Old Charter
Expression: 12 Years Old
Type: USA Whisky / Bourbon
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 45%
Country/Region: USA / Kentucky
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Very emphatic rich, deep, cocoa aroma.
Palate: Firm. Slippery-smooth. Very toffeeish. Hard toffee. Nut toffee. Peanut brittle. A suggestion of blueberries, perhaps even passion-fruit. Slight spicy-sour rye character.
Finish: Rye-grain. Crisp and spicy.
Comment: A good, substantial bourbon.

7.8

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Quite lean, dry and rye-accented. Appetising with light honey richness.
Palate: Feisty with good peppery attack. High-toned. Vibrant. Mellows slightly in the mouth with honey, red fruits.
Finish: Vivacious, crisp and peppery.
Comment: Outdoor/restorative stuff. Stick a bottle in your pocket and do a John Muir.

7.5

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