Orphan Barrel Forged Oak

• Raided Score: 87
• Distiller
• By Keith Allison
• During the warm, lingering finish one finds orange bitters, and pepper.
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• Raided Score: 90
• The Whiskey Jug
• By Josh Peters
• The wood notes are nicely balanced out by sweeter and spicier notes and there is something about the overall character of the whiskey that sits just right with me.
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• Raided Score: 70
• Breaking Bourbon
• By Eric
• While none of the Orphan Barrels have been a complete bomb, the best way to sum them up is with the saying, “I’m not mad at you. I’m just really disappointed in you.”
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• Raided Score: 87
• The Whiskey Wash
• By Tony Mazelin
• This is a nicely balanced dry bourbon, with plenty of oak and at $65 per bottle (750ml), this is not a bad deal for a 15 year old 90.5 proof bourbon.
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• Raided Score: 91
• Whisky Advocate
• By John Hansell
• Not as distinctive as some previous Orphan Barrel releases, but more rounded and balanced. Nicely done!
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• Raided Score: 95
• Drinkhacker
• By Christopher Null
• The finish takes the bourbon into darker territory — more lumber and a touch of Madeira. That may sound like a bummer after all the ephemeral fun that’s come before, but it’s actually a nice counterbalance to what’s come before — and what follows in the next sip.
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• Raided Score: 88
• Wine Enthusiast
• By Kara Newman
• The aroma and palate show bold vanilla and a subtle waft of mesquite smoke. It finishes long and drying, with clove, cinnamon and black pepper spice.
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• Raided Score: 80
• The Daily Pour
• By t8ke
• This was interesting, as it didn't really stand out in too many ways other than being a very bourbon-y bourbon.
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