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Lost Prophet 22 year old, 45%

Price: 120 Issue: Spring 2015 Reviewer: John Hansell Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

The fourth release (and best so far) in Diageo's Orphan Barrel series. This bourbon was distilled at what was then called the George T. Stagg distillery (now Buffalo Trace) and spent the last several years maturing at Stitzel-Weller. It's nicely balanced and not over-oaked, with spice (clove, cinnamon), oak resin, and leather, along with sweet notes (honeyed fruit, soft vanilla, coconut custard) and a nice creamy texture. Better than most 20-plus year old bourbons on the market.