Bourbon

Rhetoric 20 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the first of the Rhetoric brand releases 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 20 years and the first of the Rhetoric Series, this has become one of the most sought after Orphan Barrel bottles due to its scarcity. Each sip starts with a smoky, leathery nose that translates into vanilla oak, toasted rye, and dried fruits, and concludes with a long, full finish of cherry blossom and bitter chocolate.

This 2024 Limited Edition release is a symphony of lively flavors that captivate the senses with every sip. Creamy vanilla, honey and brown sugar on the nose are followed by the flavors of ripe berries and tangy citrus on the palate. Intertwined are herbal notes and Four Roses' signature mellow spice to balance out the layers of complexity and sweetness with a delicate finish – for a pour that's ready to savor and enjoy.
108.2 Proof / Aged 12 - 20 Years

**This may be filled with a 700ml or 750ml bottling**

*Bottle may be new design with black labels, or old design with tan labels*

For over two centuries Buffalo Trace Distillery has been a pioneering leader in quality and innovation. The Single Oak Project is its most inventive and comprehensive experiment yet. It all started with 96 individually selected American oak trees that differed according to the number of growth rings per inch and growing location. Each tree was then cut into two parts - top and bottom - yielding 192 unique tree sections. A single barrel was constructed from each section. Prior to construction, the stave seasoning was varied. The 192 barrels were then charred differently. These single oak barrels were then filled with different recipe whiskeys, at various entry proofs and aged in a variety of different warehouse styles. This experiment allows whiskey connoisseurs to directly compare the impact of seven different critical variables across 192 bottles for a total of 1,396 taste combinations. None of the 192 bottles in the complete set are exactly alike. The Single Oak Project is undoubtedly the most extensive bourbon experiment ever undertaken.

The Rising Tide "Reserve" Bundle: Old Stubborn & Old Swagger 12-Year

The Final Pour. Exclusive Reserve Stock Release. The 4th Release Power Pair.

When the 4th Release of Old Stubborn Potstill Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon hit the shelves, it didn't just sell—it vanished. Recognized as one of the most sophisticated bourbons of the year, it quickly became a "Ghost Bottle" for collectors.

Now, for a strictly limited time, we are dipping into our Safety Stock—the private reserve held back. We have paired these final, coveted bottles of Old Stubborn with its legendary counterpart, the Old Swagger 12-Year Straight Rye, to create the ultimate "Reserve" Bundle.

The Treasures Within:

1. Old Stubborn Potstill Single Barrel Cask Strength Wheated Boubon (The Reserve)

• The Status: Sold Out Nationwide. This is part of our final "Safety Stock" allocation.

• The Profile: A teenage bourbon that refuses to be ignored. It is thick, viscous, and dark, defined by toasted praline, black cherry skins, and weathered oak. Aged 11-14  years, the tannins are velvet-soft, framing a core of deep molasses and tobacco.

2. Old Swagger 12-Year Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye

• The Vibe: The perfect balance of "high-rye" heat and "aged-oak" grace.

• The Profile: Twelve years in the barrel have transformed this rye into a masterpiece of cinnamon-dusted ginger, salted caramel, and pipe tobacco. It provides a spicy, sophisticated counterpoint to the dark sweetness of the Old Stubborn.

Why the Reserve Bundle?

This is not a standard release; it is a "Vault Opening." By releasing the last of the Old Stubborn stock within this bundle, we ensure that true enthusiasts can experience the full narrative of the Rising Tide 4th Release. Both bottles carry a prestigious level of quality, transparency, and proof power represents the pinnacle of American whiskey.

Bundle Specifications:

• Exclusivity: Final Reserve Stock Allocation.

• Total Age: 25 Combined Years of Maturation.

• Included: (1) Old Stubborn Bourbon & (1) Old Swagger 12yr Rye

• Distilled: Bardstown, Kentucky 
• Aged: Kentucky & Virginia 
• Bottled: Virginia (THE REVERIES) 
• Age: 8 Years (7 Year Age Statement)
• Single Barrel, Barrel Strength 
• ABV: 62.2%ABV | 124.4 Proof
• Tasting Notes: Apples and red fruits dance with baking spice, cinnamon, clove, toffee and lovely vanilla icing, caramel candies and a hint of maple. Palate is oak and fruit driven with a long, oak and caramel candy finish. 

Bourbon Cream is handcrafted using Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, making it a perfect marriage of rich delicious cream and smooth Kentucky bourbon.

You can enjoy it chilled, on the rocks, or pour it in a cup of coffee for an indulgent after dinner treat. Try the Buffalo Float- “the adult root beer float.”

Bottled in an ornate decanter, the fall edition denotes a black label, consistent across all fall releases. As was the case for the past editions, this edition’s tax strip, which has always been a signature of transparency on bottled-in-bond products, will disclose when the liquid was produced and bottled. The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond fall edition will be available in the 750ml size on an allocated basis. It meets the strict requirements of a bottled-in-bond: the product of a single distillery from a single distilling season, aged a minimum of four years, and bottled at 100 proof or 50% alcohol by volume. 

The Fall 2022 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the first 19-year-old of the nationally released series and features Bourbon pulled from across three floors of rickhouse F and one floor of rickhouse X at Heaven Hill Distillery’s main campus. As a leader of the Bottled-in-Bond category, Heaven Hill is proud to offer a premium product within this special class that showcases the authenticity and quality of the American Whiskey portfolio.

Rhetoric 23 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the fourth 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 4 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.

Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon - Warrior Spirit #4

Selected with Old Forester Master Distiller Chris Morris to support the USO

This 100-proof Single Barrel selected at Old Forester in Louisville, Kentucky.

The mashbill is 72% corn with 18% rye and 10% malted barley.

Master Distiller Owen Martin is raising the bar with Angel’s Envy Triple Oak at 92 proof (46% ABV)—the first new addition to our award-winning Signature Series lineup in over 10 years. Through experimenting with blend ratios, Owen created a traditional bourbon with a modern twist, seamlessly combining flavors from three distinct barrels sourced from around the world.

The artistry of Angel’s Envy Triple Oak lies in how each barrel’s character enhances the blend. The French oak brings the strongest flavor of all, providing hints of baking spices, chocolate, and cinnamon. It is complemented by the Chinkapin oak, a seasoned local Kentucky oak, which adds notes of caramel, vanilla, and a rich coffee layer. The Hungarian Oak balances the three, providing depth while uniting the finishes into one balanced flavor profile.

Rhetoric 22 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the third Rhetoric release 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 two years longer than the first release, it is slightly more mature and carries a higher proof. The whiskey will continue to be progressively aged and were re-released annually at a year older. However, the earlier releases are now the most desirable for bourbon aficianados. Beginning with hints of toasted grains, cherries, and oak wood, Rhetoric 22 Year Old tastes of toasted oak, dark chocolate with ripe banana, and baking spices of clove and anise. The finish is long and woody, ending with dark chocolate notes.

• Distilled: Kentucky 
• Aged: Kentucky & Virginia 
• Bottled: Virginia (THE REVERIES) 
• Single Barrel, Barrel Strength 
• ABV: 58%ABV | 116 Proof
• Tasting Notes: Rich toffee, brown sugar, tobacco and plum meets cherry reduction and blackberry jam, rich and heavy oak, caramel candies and black pepper. 

One of the most lush and rich whiskeys on the market. The nose is walnuts, prunes, and floral notes. The palate mimics the nose with walnuts, prunes, spices, intertwined with lavender and balanced with the perfect amount of acid, that leads you down a path of lingering burnt caramel.

Weller 12 Years Old Year Of The Dragon is a limited-edition bottling of Weller, the original wheated bourbon, released exclusively for the Taiwanese market to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Weller is made with wheat instead of rye in the mash bill, giving the bourbon its signature sweet, gentle and smooth character. A long maturation in new oak casks brings complex flavors of vanilla, oak and cinnamon. Weller 12 Years Old Year Of The Dragon is presented in a special tube with a gorgeous dragon design.

Hand selected by The Bourbon Concierge team at WhistlePig in Shoreham, Vermont

59.4% ABV, 10 Years Old