Review #380 - 1792 Full Proof Single Barrel - Wiseguy Lounge Pick 'Mr. Blonde'
Wiseguy Lounge Barrel Pick Series: Part 12 of 20
Another single barrel pick in our series of 1792 Full Proof bourbons from the Wiseguy Lounge speakeasy - this is named 'Mr. Blonde,' and it's a part of their 'Reservoir Dogs' bottlings. This comes with the high strength of 62.5% ABV (125 proof), and it's not chill filtered.
1792 Full Proof Single Barrel - Wiseguy Lounge Pick 'Mr. Blonde'
USA - Bourbon
Price: USD 75 (2024)
Age Statement: 6 Years
Strength: 62.5% ABV
Details: Not chill filtered
Tasting Methodology: Reviewed 1 time; bottle at 90% fill level at time of review. Tasted in a nosing glass, rested 10-15 minutes
Nose: It's subtle at first, but baking spices dominate the nose: vanilla, caramel, some nutmeg as well. The oak starts off with a mild influence, but it grows much stronger with time; there's a bit of heat, too, even in the nose. Nutty notes grow stronger with air time, and it's relatively dry.
Palate: A medium-thick mouthfeel, and this is quite spicy in the beginning. Cayenne and oak combine for a kick, and there's orange fruit - both the flesh of the fruit, and some more bitter orange oil. Soft earthy notes are found in the background, and a little hint of red fruit comes through with a cranberry flavor; later, the oak adds some leathery notes.
Finish: Warming, with lots of cinnamon and wood tannins. Orange adds a little sweet dimension, but the oak continues to get stronger through the finish, keeping it a bit prickly. It's a medium length finish.
Final Note: A nice bourbon, but a little spicy and oaky, without too many sweet flavors to create a more balanced profile. It's oak-forward despite the relatively modest 6 years of maturation, though that could be a benefit at this price point if it's your preferred profile.
Value is okay - this isn't our favorite 1792 Full Proof pick, but it still comes in well under the $100 mark. For a high proof bourbon with decent oaky flavors, that isn't a bad deal.
Our Average Rating: 6.3 / 10
In the current whisky landscape of increasing prices and variable quality, we've added a value rating to our reviews that relates to the score and the available pricing of each whisky. This roughly equates to a 0-10 scale; no reviews so far have exceeded a score of 10, although it is technically possible for the formula to produce a value rating higher than 10 with a high enough score and low enough price.
Value Rating: 5.69
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