I have to say this seems better than I remember. Lots of barrel. On the negative side, it’s one of the thinnest BCs.

Lots of barrel in this, but I really don’t think it’s all that different from the regular BC, except perhaps depth of flavor. Same flavors, just amped up a bit.

I wanted to love this more. Lots of barrel. Reminds me of a Reserve, but smoother. A bit of sharpness on the front, that melts into a smooth bourbon Kentucky hug on the finish. Sadly not tasting anything from the toasted barrels.

Held up well. Plenty of coffee and barrel, though seems like very little carbonation.

Really roasty and whiskey is well pronounced. Dark chocolate flavors also present.

Better than I remember. Have to get more of this.

Very light, nice flavor. Would buy again.

Bourbon County Vertical 2023

Bourbon County Vertical 2022

Bourbon County Vertical 2021

Held up very well. Sweet, lots of dark chocolate, booziness, and roasted malt.

8 year vertical

Sadly not as good as 2016, which was not as good as 2015. This has an odd flavor profile and nose. Hoping my other bottles are better.

Has held up very well. Boozy and sweet. Still taste the pumpkin and the barrel. Leaves a warmth in the back of the throat.

Crazy sweet and boozy. Pumpkin is prominent flavor. Interesting.

Beer share at Mike R’s. Really good, as usual

Tastes just like KBS to me so far. Gonna let it warm a bit. So far not getting any maple syrup flavor

Bourbon County Vertical 2023

Starting to take on some aged characteristics, but not in a bad way.

Bourbon County Vertical 2022

This is really holding up very well. Lots of barrel, smooth/silky mouthfeel, and lots of chocolate and roasted malt.

Bourbon County Vertical 2021

Vertical 2020

Has aged very well. Lots of dark, roasted malt and booziness.

Lots of dark chocolate and roasted malt. Thin for BC.

Put some cold brewed coffee in. yumm

8 year vertical

Really good, smooth, boozy, rich and roasty.

Great fresh.

Strong orange flavor. Not sure how else to describe the flavor. Definitely not one of my favorites.

Strong cinnamon and dark chocolate.

Seems a bit thin for a KBS. The cinnamon is a bit too strong, and translates into bitterness that lingers on the palate. Not really getting the cocoa either. Lastly, only a subtle hint of barrel.

Overwhelming earl gray tea flavor; not much else. Flavor doesn’t change much as it warms. Good, but in small doses.

Nice dark, chocolatey, cocoa flavors and maybe a hint of cinnamon. More of the cocoa is evident on the back of the palette and lingers. While not thin, it’s not as syrupy and thick as I’d hoped. It’s also not as complex as I’d hoped. Good not great.

Bourbon County Vertical 2023

Bourbon County Vertical 2022

Bourbon County Vertical 2021

Held up very well. Sweet, lots of dark chocolate, booziness, and roasted malt.

8 year vertical

Sadly not as good as 2016, which was not as good as 2015. This has an odd flavor profile and nose. Hoping my other bottles are better.

Not as impressive as I’d hoped. Nose was off putting. Taste was pretty decent. Wouldn’t get again.

Loss of chocolate and a hint of coffee. Has held up quite well.

Gave to Stan Soroka as thank you for bourbon samples (Red Breast and New Riff)

Starting to taste like KBS. I THINK 4 years is the longest without losing too much, but fresh is still best. Not much coffee left. Mostly roasted malt.