BHAKTA 1868 Bourbon Whiskey and Armagnac, America250 Edition Whisky View Certificate Shelf Talkers USA Spirits Ratings 2026 Gold Medal 91 Points Tasting Notes: Aromas of toffee, smoke, and sandalwood lead to a dry, mature palate with bold oak, astringency, and a lingering finish. Producer Name: Balthazar Rex Country: United States Vintage: 20 & Older Category: Whisky TASTED BY: Tim Marson MW Category Director at Wine.com Joy Lee Assistant Buyer Beer, Wine & Spirits at Grocery outlet Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.