Henry McKenna 10 Year Old Single Barrel
Heaven Hill Brands · Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, KY
Henry McKenna 10 is the quiet overachiever of American whiskey — a bottled-in-bond single barrel that costs less than many blended bourbons.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Rich caramel and vanilla custard lead, followed by dark cherry preserves and toasted oak. Brown baking spices — cinnamon and allspice — add warmth, with a subtle leather note underneath.
Palate
Full-bodied and creamy. The 100-proof entry carries waves of toffee, cherry, and oak without the heat you might expect. Corn sweetness provides a solid foundation, while rye spice weaves through the mid-palate. A hint of dark chocolate emerges on the second sip.
Finish
Long and warming. Charred oak and brown spices linger, with a final note of vanilla that rises like heat from the limestone shelf.
- Mash Bill
- 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The High Road Old Fashioned: 2 oz Henry McKenna 10, 1 barspoon demerara syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 1 orange peel.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Smoked brisket with a brown-sugar bark, or a wedge of aged Comte.
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