Nashville Barrel Co #784 10-Year Bourbon 107.42 proof Selected by Shurnik 750ml

Nashville Barrel Co’s #784 is a flagship example of what makes independent selections so exciting: ten years of patient maturation plus a sharp barrel-proof punch. Matured slowly in Nashville after being sourced from a premium Indiana distillery (likely MGP), this single-barrel expression reflects both provenance and purpose . At 107.42 proof, it strikes a masterful balance—big enough to deliver intensity, yet smooth and creamy, allowing flavor to shine without burning.

On the nose, expect a confection‑shop bouquet: citrus peel, relaxed caramel, mellow cola, and hints of soft oak spice, warmed by subtle leather and peach outlines . The palate envelops you in a custard‑like mouthfeel, where chewy brown sugar, candied orange peel, juicy stone fruits, and delicate tobacco merge into a harmonious blend—dark fruit richness meets gentle dessert sweetness . As it opens further, notes of raw cocoa, brownie batter, vanilla wafer, and raisin emerge, all wrapped in an oily, lightly warming texture.

The finish is long and nuanced: fig and dark fruit linger, complemented by orange‑tinged dark chocolate, leather, antique oak, and a warm spice echo—a chewy, gratifying close that stays toasted and satisfying without fading abruptly .