Old Charter 10 Year

Big shout out to Libby’s in Covington, KY and Lady Luck for collaboratively placing me there on a Thursday, which apparently is half-off dusties night. This 1oz pour only cost $19, which in my book is a solid deal. Bottle Date: 1973 Nose is must, lemon, vanilla, sour pear. Body is vanilla and sweet tarts. There’s a really pleasant grainy mouth feel. The pear rings through. I can get peach as well. Finish is fruity and sweet. There is no heat. No burn. If I had to pick a heat favor, I’d say baking spice. But this really is a sour-to-sweet fruity bomb. It’s delicious, and honestly unlike anything I’ve had before. Very good. I’m not a dusty hunter, but if this drink is any indication of the standard dusty experience, I get why people are.

Nose- Green apple and caramel Body- There is a hint of that musty walnut sweetness I get in Blanton’s. However this has more mouth coating sweetness like sweet tea made with agave syrup. Finish-The syrupy sweetness continues into fresh cut grass. And then the green apple comes up at the end. I like this a lot. I was fortunate to find it at the Silver Dollar in Louisville. Unfortunately, it is no longer in production. I like the Silver Dollar a lot. The wait staff was helpful and friendly without being pretentious, a rare quality in a well respected bourbon bar.

Nose- cherry and vanilla Body- dry cherry, pear (thanks Milliardo),and a light black pepper bitterness Fin- birch bark bitterness gives notes of dark chocolate I like this a lot. Libby’s is legit!

Nose: musty leather, oak, and a touch of brown sugar. Palate: leather and some vanilla. Musty tasting for sure. Pretty simple Finish: Musty tobacco note.

Must, vanilla, pear