Bourbon

Michter's barrel strength bourbon

Bottled in 2016, The Gifted Horse is one of the rare vintages of Diageo's Orphan Barrel Series, a series of bottles coming from barrels of bourbon discovered from abandoned or forgotten rickhouses and distilleries. The Gifted Horse American Whiskey is a bold, outspoken whiskey one shouldn’t look in the mouth. Always racing straight to the punch, we only ask that you politely accept The Gifted Horse for what it is–it's own unique offering. Some time ago at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery, the unthinkable happened. A batch of beautiful 17-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon was accidentally mixed with barrels of much younger whiskey. This error turned out better than expected, as the older bourbon wasn’t marred but transformed into something surprisingly special. Beginning with a nose hinting at apple skin, almond, toffee, raisins, and slight milk chocolate, The Gifted Horse has unique tastes of creamy caramel, Bosc pear, and fruit cake. This unusual blend’s fruity notes become more apparent with a splash of water.

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.

Hand Selected by Zach Faden, Spirits Concierge at The Bourbon Concierge

• 17 Years
• Distilled In: Kentucky
• Aged In: Kentucky & Virginia
• Bottled In: Virginia
• Cooperage: ISC
  
• Barrel Strength
• No Coloring
• No Filtering
• 129.7 Proof / 64.85% ABV 
• Yield: 72 Bottles
  
• T8KE's Tasting Notes: Syrupy molasses, black pepper, rich cola and imposing oak meets vanilla cream, decadent tannin and notes of blackberry, nougat, ginger and pepper. Viscous, opulent mouthfeel and powerful, layered finish. 

*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

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**

Description

Our Discovery Series highlights the Art of Blending, creating exciting expressions that together are greater than the sum of its parts. Through artfully combining rare and exemplary whiskies we discover from all over the world, this series pushes the boundaries of innovation by creating completely unique flavor profiles and styles. Each release gives you something new to discover.

Tasting Notes

Toasted Pecan, maple, and baked cherry lead to a luscious palate of vanilla cream, hazelnut, and cocoa. A lasting finish balances deep, decadent flavors with lasting spice.

• 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. 

• Old Corps Bourbon Whiskey | 90 Proof
• Crafted from select small-batch bourbons sourced and blended for balance and depth

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.”

You'll want to savor the taste of this premium bourbon made from a blend of 6 different barrels all containing a different mash build/yeast varietal. It's complex, full-bodied and surprisingly smooth with a delicate, long finish that's unbelievably mellow.

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.

In the beginning, there were five promises, to be Single Barrel, Bottled at Proof, Powerfully Complex, Distinctly unique from anything we've done before, and stupendous. The Boss Hog X: The Commandments transcends tradition with a double finish inspired by our own land of milk and honey. Experimental whey spirit infused with aromatic resins from Egypt. Craft, aged mead barrels. Notes of creme brulee, lemongrass and rosemary with hints of red berries and freshly crushed black pepper. The promises become a decalogue to shape the future of the Boss Hog!

Sweeter up front then moves into notes of oak, dried fruit, caramel, spice, and vanilla.

MASTER DISTILLER NOTES
This batch is made up of barrels that were aged in six different warehouses. The breakdown of barrel storage for Booker’s “Apprentice Batch” is as follows:

7% came from the 7th floor of 9-story warehouse H

9% came from the 4th floor of 7-story warehouse W

11% came from the 4th floor of 7-story warehouse 1

18% came from the 4th floor of 7-story warehouse O

19% came from the 4th floor of 9-story warehouse G

36% came from the 4th floor of 7-story warehouse Z

The liquid is a medium amber color from the seven years spent aging in the white oak barrels. The oak-forward aroma is well-balanced with notes of vanilla and toasted nuts, and all together the result is really pleasant. After the first sip, you’ll find the long finish doesn’t overpower the warm taste. I know Carl and Booker would’ve been proud of this batch and enjoyed it together after a long day's work at the distillery.


LABEL INSPIRATION
The second release of the Booker’s® Bourbon 2023 Collection is Booker’s Batch 2023-02 “Apprentice Batch.” This batch pays homage to the early days of my dad Booker Noe’s career – far before he was the Sixth Generation Master Distiller – when he first learned the art of making bourbon under the guidance of his cousin Carl Beam.

When Booker started working at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont in 1952, Carl became like a mentor to him. Back then, they didn’t have official titles like Master Distiller, but everyone knew Carl was in charge. He didn't put up with any foolishness and made sure Booker was set straight. But even if Booker did mess around sometimes, he was a fast learner and was ready to be put to work, and that quickly got him Carl’s approval.

Two years after Booker started, we purchased a distillery in Boston, KY to increase our production capabilities. Carl and Booker worked closely together to get it up and running, and eventually, Carl handed the reins over to Booker. This is where he was able to experiment and master the bourbon- making process, and later on, the location was renamed the Booker Noe Distillery.

Carl showed Booker the ropes at the distillery, but from there, his approach was sink or swim and it was just the push Booker needed. His apprenticeship under Carl helped him become the Master Distiller and legendary innovator we all remember him as today.

--- Fred Noe, Beam Family 7th Generation Master Distiller

• 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.