Broken Barrel Plank Walker 7 Year Old Straight American Whiskey Finished with Barbadian Rum Staves 750 ML

Vital Stats: Aged seven years in used bourbon barrels, finished with Barbadian Rum staves, 57.8% ABV, mash bill: 85% corn & 15% rye, SRP $80/750ml bottle.

Appearance: This whiskey shows a light amber-brown color with a yellow undertone.

Nose: The nose shows impact of the rum. There’s a moderate note of old timber and yellow pineapple. When first opened, the bottle displayed some unusual chemical and fishy aromas that fortunately blew off. It became fruitier with air, showing notes of cut papaya and freshly peeled lychee. Its tropical notes are balanced by the baking-spice notes from the rum staves.

Palate: This is creamy on the palate with very fine tannins and a long, lingering finish of lychees, tamarind, lime zest, and floral soap. I pick up a lot of baking spice notes alongside hints of freshly ground coffee and melted milk chocolate.