The Representative Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

The Representative
Barrel Proof
Straight Bourbon Whiskey 
Proof: 116, but can vary
MSRP:  ~$50
Review

Please enjoy our The Representative Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review by Ray Marcano!

A solid, higher proof option at a reasonable price point

The Specifics

The Representative is a sourced product from MGP in Laurenceburg, Indiana. It’s blended and bottled by Proof and Wood in New Canaan, CT, and is part of their “DC Collection”. It’s a blend of about 20 barrels.

Mash bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malt
Barrel Entry Proof: 120
Age: In the distillery’s own words, “a minimum of 4 years (2 Congressional Terms).”

Tasting Notes – –The Representative Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey 

Let’s taste it:

🛏 Rested for 15 minutes in a Glencairn glass

👉🏻Nose: Vanilla, light fruit with predominant orange, charred oak, pepper
👉🏻Taste: Orange, allspice, hint of caramel, vanilla
👉🏻Finish: Pepper, vanilla, oak, sweet vanilla

Summary

The Representative doesn’t look that impressive coming out of the bottle and into the glass since it’s light in color and appears thin. But looks can be deceiving. This bourbon’s solid all the way around. The long finish is the real winner, with the pepper hitting hard first, followed by the other flavors. This is an excellent sipping bourbon taken neat (though I won’t hate if you use water or ice).

Conclusion 

A $50 barrel proof with good flavor is becoming as rare as a pure blue diamond. The Representative Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey shows that you can produce an excellent product at a reasonable price point. I have a half-bottle left and have asked some friends to mule some for me. I don’t want to be left without. 

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