American Bourbon and Rye

This release of double eagle very rare from 2023 (laser coded 2022).  This release contained 1000 bottles.

This very limited 20-year-old bourbon whiskey lives up to its name, maturing twice as long as the standard Eagle Rare 10-year-old bourbon and featuring two beautifully-sculpted crystal glass eagles in the Double Eagle decanter.

A true collectors’ item, Double Eagle Very Rare is presented in a luxurious silver box and crystal decanter. Very few bottles were produced, with an individually-numbered letter of authenticity included with each.

Back in the 1960s through the 80s, distilleries were having trouble selling their whiskey in bottles so they started creating unique bottlings through the use of Decanters. Old Crow, which was owned and produced by National Distillers created a full chess set of decanter bottles, complete with all pieces and the ability to send them postage to receive a carpeted chessboard as well. The whiskey inside is 86pf and age stated 10 years, but is among some of the highest rated whiskey by vintage enthusiasts that has ever been produced.  

Note: Old decanters could possibly have some minor leakage during transit.  We will do everything to prevent leakage but some is frequently expected and we cannot be held liable for minor leakage.  Major issues - please contact us (such as decanter breakage, significant leakage) and please have pictures/video available.  

This bourbon was released in 2010 as the 4th edition of the Parker's Heritage Collection. It was also the first time the series introduced barrel-proof extra-aged wheated bourbon. 52 ten-year-old barrels were dumped producing 4,800 bottles. The cask this bottle came from clocked in at 62.1% ABV. "Buttered caramel corn and vanilla snap on the nose with animal crackers and a thick oak layer. Old wood, like the whisky was tapped from a giant oak tree (a magical one at that), hits hard on the palate. Baking spices accent the taste with cinnamon leading the spiced up high alcohol blast. This is a thick and chewy bourbon. A pleasant varnished tartness mingles long with the earthy wood taking you on an amusement-park log ride of a finish."

Booker’s 25th Anniversary Bourbon was released to celebrate the 25th year of Booker’s Bourbon and includes the oldest whiskey ever bottled for the Booker’s line (9-11 years). But wait, there’s more: these barrels were not just the oldest ever bottled under the Booker’s name, but were also among the last barrels Booker laid down before his passing. Booker’s 25th Anniversary Bourbon was taken from the 5th floor (“center cut”) of the Jim Beam warehouses to get that perfect balance of rustic (oak, grain, leather, etc.) and sweetness (caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, etc.).

*Wax seal on the bottles may contain some greenish color and hairline cracks (see photos). This is normal.*

As you open the antique latch, it reveals a felt top that has been covering 2 hand-blown glasses and a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Aged 15 Years laying gently and securely in a batch of hypoallergenic antique packing straw. The exterior dimensions of this one of a kind gift box are 14.75″W x 10.75″D x 5.75″H. Because each box is handmade, quantities are limited and please inquire for expedited shipping.

This limited release is deeply mature and exceptionally complex, shaped by over two decades of patient aging. Bold yet refined, it stands as a rare testament to the enduring character and elegance that time alone can create.

TASTING NOTES
Color: Rich mahogany

AROMA: Toasted oak and leather, backed by complex spices

Taste: Rich milk chocolate, toasted nuts, and notes of burnt caramel

Finish: Aged oak and molasses gives way to barrel char
and peppery spices

Proof: 94 Proof

Penelope Founders Reserve represents our passion for discovering and sharing truly special whiskey. Aged 13 years, this year’s release is a bourbon shaped by time and patience in the barrel. It’s a bourbon that’s been given the space to develop real character. Sourced from Bardstown’s best, it’s made for those who know a good pour when they see one. Some barrels have a way of speaking for themselves.

Tasting Notes

Uncle Nearest Single Barrel - 118pf

This very limited 20-year-old bourbon whiskey lives up to its name, maturing twice as long as the standard Eagle Rare 10-year-old bourbon and featuring two beautifully-sculpted crystal glass eagles in the Double Eagle decanter.

A true collectors’ item, Double Eagle Very Rare is presented in a luxurious silver box and crystal decanter. Very few bottles were produced, with an individually-numbered letter of authenticity included with each.

Michter's 20 Year 750ml (2021)

*May be a different batch/bottle number*

Indulge in the meticulously crafted W.L. Weller Millennium Whiskey, a limited-edition blend of carefully selected straight whiskeys from 2000, 2003, 2005, and 2006. This unique blend offers unparalleled depth and complexity, with 50% from 2003, 40% from 2005, and hints of 7% from 2006 and 3% from 2000. Each component has been expertly curated for its exceptional flavor profile, with the majority from 2003 and 2005 providing a robust and mature character, while the smaller contributions add subtle nuances and layers of complexity. Experience the best of the distillery across these years in one exceptional whiskey.

*See photos for condition of box*

About the Whiskey

• 2024's Barrel Proof edition of Fortuna
• 7+ Years Old
• Barrel Proof (120.83pf)

About The Brand

At the height of America’s original whiskey boom of the late nineteenth century, a German immigrant named Phil Hollenbach crafted a brand called Fortuna that helped define the early days of the modern bourbon industry.  Hollenbach left a lasting mark on the whiskey trade, having found great success in Louisville, Kentucky.  He strived to delight customers far and wide by sharing some of the “Taste of Good Fortune” provided to his family. 

Over a hundred years since its inception, Fortuna Bourbon has now been revitalized for a new generation of whiskey lovers to celebrate.  Aged a minimum of six years and hand-selected by the folks behind Rare Character Whiskey, the spirit of Hollenbach’s passion and dedication lives on in this remarkable Kentucky Straight Bourbon.