Very Old Barton

{{Short description|Bourbon whiskey}}

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|type = Bourbon whiskey

|abv = 40%, 43%, 45%, and 50%

|proof = 80, 86, 90, and 100

|manufacturer = [http://www.sazerac.com The Sazerac Company]|distributor =

|origin = Kentucky, United States

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|related = Barton Brands

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Very Old Barton is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey produced in Bardstown, Kentucky and aged 4 or 6 years by the Sazerac Company at its Barton Distillery.[http://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/2009/01/constellation-gets-out-of-american.html Constellation Exits American Whiskey, Sells to Sazerac], the Chuck Cowdery blog, January 12, 2009. It is bottled in 80-, 86-, 90- and 100-proof (US) expressions. The 100-proof expression was once age stated at 6 years and bottled-in-bond, but those designations have been progressively removed as they have moved to blending younger whiskey. Tasting notes: "Rich, tawny amber hue. Lean woody aroma. A firm attack leads to a medium bodied palate with a drying woody character. Dry, warm finish."

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible has given Very Old Barton 80 Proof a 90.5 rating.{{Cite web|title=Very Old Barton Bourbon 80 Proof (1.75mL) {{!}} ForWhiskeyLovers|url=https://forwhiskeylovers.com/store/whiskey/very-old-barton-bourbon-80-proof-175ml|access-date=2021-07-12|website=forwhiskeylovers.com}} On February 16, 2011, Very Old Barton 100 Proof tied with Evan Williams "Black Label" as "Best Buy Whisk(e)y of the Year" in the 17th Annual Whisky Advocate[http://www.whiskyadvocate.com Whisky Advocate official website]. Accessed Feb. 2011. Whisky Awards.