Bourbon

Bottled directly from the barrels, reflecting the production of whiskey in the days before Prohibition. Aromas of cooked berries with rich caramel and slightly floral notes mingle with bold flavors of spice and toasty vanilla, dried oak and pepper for a lingering fruit finish.

The barrel is toasted lightly, rather than heavily charred in the style of a traditional bourbon barrel. The lighter toast on this second barrel imparts different flavors—they produce more baking spice flavors like cinnamon and vanilla, as opposed to the deeper burnt sugar and oak notes that come from charring. Light wood, fresh dough, fresh washed mushrooms and a hint of smoke are all present. Honey, vanilla and light caramel jumped out at me with a subtle hint of smoke on the palate. Surprisingly a strong sense of smoked wood was very present at the start of this finish.

First Bottled in 2014 with continual later releases, Barterhouse is one of the rare vintages from Diageo's Orphan Barrel Series, a series of bottles coming from barrels of bourbon discovered from abandoned or forgotten rickhouses and distilleries. Twenty years in American Oak will make your average spirit a bit mellow. Take all the fight out. Well, this here is no ordinary spirit, and twenty years is long enough to pick up a trick or two. For one barrel in particular, it was long enough to develop the gift of a silver tongue. The old Stitzel-Weller rickhouse hands had it written off as a rumor. A character so smooth, it could clean out the card sharps and take the shirt off a traveling salesman's back. But the rumors were true. And when the chips are in, a smooth operator can be mighty persuasive indeed. One sip of Barterhouse Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and you just might find yourself forgiving Robert Johnson for trading his soul to the very devil himself.

Old Swagger 12-Year Straight Rye (4th Release)

A Masterclass in Maturity. The Boldest Chapter of the Rising Tide.

In an era of young, high-speed spirits, Old Swagger 12-Year stands as a testament to the power of patience. This 4th Release from Rising Tide Spirits is a rare bird: a 12-year-old Straight Rye Whiskey that carries the prestige.

This is rye whiskey with a "swagger" that only comes from a decade-plus of dancing with the wood.

The Profile: Power, Spice, and Structural Depth

While younger ryes are often characterized by "green" herbal notes, this 12-year expression has moved into the realm of dark sugars and deep spice. The extra time in the barrel has rounded the rye’s natural "bite" into a sophisticated, warming complexity.

• Nose: An immediate, aromatic invitation of salted caramel, dark chocolate-covered ginger, and aged oak. Secondary notes of mint leaf, clove, and a hint of dusty warehouse funk emerge as it breathes.

• Palate: Full-bodied and authoritative. Expect a rich, oily texture that delivers waves of maple syrup, toasted rye bread, and black pepper. Mid-palate, you'll find a delightful transition into stone fruit—think dried apricots and cherry skins.

• Finish: Long, dry, and triumphant. The "Bottled-in-Bond" 100 proof provides the perfect heat, tapering into cinnamon stick, cigar box, and a lingering sweetness of vanilla bean.

The 4th Release Distinction

The 4th Release of Old Swagger represents the pinnacle of Rising Tide's sourcing and curation. At 12 years old, the rye grain has fully integrated with the charred American oak, creating an experience that rivals the most sought-after ryes in the country. It is a "pour-for-the-occasion" whiskey that commands respect from the first sip to the last.

Product Specifications:

• Age: 12 Years Old

• Classification: Straight Rye Whiskey

• Proof: 110.8 Proof (55% ABV)

• Release: 4th Limited Release

• Producer: Rising Tide Spirits

The flagship release of 1787 Provenance, this single barrel, Kentucky Straight Bourbon is an exercise in elegance, complexity and the art of hand selected barrels of our best whiskey. 

The Bourbon Concierge worked with the Buffalo Trace Distillery and selected an amazing, private barrel of Blanton's!  This special bottling is a beautiful expression of vanilla, baking spice, and mellow oak.  As this is an exclusive single barrel, when it's gone, it's gone forever!

*Note* We cannot guarantee specific letters or dump dates.  Please contact our concierge if you have a specific request.  Please see our FAQ and terms of service for further details about Blanton's known wax and possible leak issues as it relates to shipping and orders as these are known manufacturer defects and not eligible for refunds based on minor issues

*Only available overseas and at the Evan Williams gift shop until now*

Originally an export-only release for the Japanese market, this red-labeled libation is a must for anyone's whiskey wish list! Matured for 12 years and added as an ongoing distillery-exclusive as of 2013.

Evan Williams 12 year old 101 Proof Red Label is a bourbon hunter's dream. Derived from 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, this coveted Kentucky whiskey is awash in richly charred vanilla, caramel, and toasty cinnamon spice.

Rhetoric 25 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the sixth and final in the Rhetoric Series of progressively aged whiskeys from the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company. Diageo's Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company is a series of bottles that came from barrels that were abandoned or forgotten at rickhouses and distilleries. Aged 6 years longer than the first release, it is slightly more mature and carries a 90.6 proof. The whiskey will continue to be progressively aged and were re-released annually at a year older.

Honoring tradition and pushing boundaries of innovation, our High Wheat Bourbon is the first 39% wheated mashbill available on the market. This expression explodes with flavor imbued by the 39% wheat in the mashbill, and is presented at 106 proof. Estate-distilled, aged and bottle on-site; enjoy the unmatched character and elegance of High Wheat.

106 pf

Blue Run The Bourbon Concierge x T8KE CHOSEN Custom Blend

• Distilled: Kentucky, USA (Undisclosed Producers)
• Aged: Kentucky, USA
• Bottled: Kentucky, USA (Blue Run)
• Age: NAS
• ABV: 57.1% ABV 
• Labeling: Custom T8KE x The Bourbon Concierge Metal Plate & Cork 
• T8ke's Tasting Notes: 
  • Nose: Maple and brown sugar, French vanilla, cinnamon, baking spice and rich oak. 
  • Taste: Rich on the palate, layered, big, buttery texture. Pleasant oak - not too dry, but plenty of influence and structure here. Vanilla bean, toffee, tobacco, some black pepper and baking spice, sweet cream and a hint of cocoa. 
  • Finish: Long, packed with dessert and baking spice, pleasant oak but not too drying, great blend of cocoa, cinnamon, pepper, brown sugar and sweet caramels. 
  • Overall: Blended to be big and complex, sweet with plenty of spice and tannin to balance nicely.