ABV 45%
A well-made, serious bourbon. One for cigars.
Dave Broom
Old Charter
Brand
The Classic 90, 12 Years Old
Expression
Bourbon
Type
12
Age (Years)
45%
ABV
Kentucky
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Cooked fruits, bitter orange/orange pulp, rum and raisin. Almost leathery notes. Pipe smoke, allspice.
Palate: Sweet and deep, but with very pure flavours. Grilled nut. Old-fashioned rose. Ripe.
Finish: Begins to dry. Shows some good maturity.
Comment: A well-made, serious bourbon. One for cigars.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Restrained. Sweet. Nutty. Smoky.
Palate: Almond essence. Vanilla. Corn muffins.
Finish: Toasty. Crisp.
Comment: Biscuits and gravy and a shot of Charter 12. The breakfast of champions.
Score: 7.8
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