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Whiskey Review: Bernheim Barrel Proof A223

Whiskey Review: Bernheim Barrel Proof A223

7 /10
EDITOR
Type: American
ABV: 118.8 proof
Price: $64.99

Whiskey Review is a American whisky. ABV: 118.8 proof. Our expert rating is 7/10.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Lemon meringue pie, drizzled in maple syrup for extra sweetness. Alongside the solid dessert, a liquid dessert to accompany it is next. A mug of hot cocoa with milk chocolate, frothed to perfection almond milk, and finished off with cracked black pepper. Sitting awhile longer with it, the sweetness turns to heavily savory. It’s BBQ slab of ribs smothered in Japanese BBQ sauce and a whisper of fig balsamic vinegar.

Palate

Having tried this in the morning then again, outside during the hottest part of a beautiful sunny day – this is an easy sipper. For 118.8 proof, I’m just as surprised. The wheat is very much apparent, that can be easily pinpointed. But typical, semi dull wheat characteristics are overpowered with lightly toasted French bread smothered in salty Irish butter and accompanied by pan fried brussel sprouts topped with maple bacon bits. Now the mouthfeel is where this baby shines. The juice makes a strong appearance and makes its presence very clear. But as it joins the party down south, the mouth and throat are coated in velvet. My only wish is that the sensation would last longer. It has me reaching for another sip, then another, then also has me questioning myself – Do I actually not like whea

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash 118.8 proof; age is a blend of 7-9 years; mash bill: 51% Winter Wheat + 37% Corn + 12% Malted Barley; price is $64

Expert Review

7/10

Bernheim Barrel Proof A223 is a solid, reliable pour with enough personality to keep things interesting. Here is what we made of it.

Ash Carrington
Ash Carrington Reviews Editor
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