{"product_id":"iw-harper-bourbon-101-proof","title":"IW Harper Bourbon 101 Proof 1970s","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eI.W. Harper 101 Proof Gold Medal Bourbon (1970's Vintage Edition)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Bold Icon. 101 Proof Intensity. A Rare Legend of the Bernheim Era.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn the world of vintage \"dusty\" bourbon, the 101-proof expressions from I.W. Harper are the stuff of legends. While the standard 86 proof was built for the casual sipper, the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"174\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e101 Proof Gold Medal\u003c\/b\u003e was engineered for the connoisseur. This is a high-proof time capsule from the mid-to-late 20th century, offering a level of richness, spice, and \"old-school\" Kentucky muscle that has largely vanished from modern shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Vintage Profile: High-Proof Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eDistilled at the historic Bernheim Distillery during the height of its craftsmanship, the 101 proof expression carries the same elegant, corn-forward sweetness of the brand but delivers it with a concentrated punch. The extra ABV preserves the essential oils and esters, resulting in a significantly \"chewier\" and more aromatic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Intense and inviting. Deep aromas of burnt sugar, maple syrup, and dark cherries. Beneath the sweetness lies the classic vintage notes, a mix of old leather, cigar box, and a hint of herbal mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Full-bodied and explosive. The 50.5% ABV carries heavy notes of buttery toffee, cinnamon-red-hot candies, and dark cocoa. It possesses a remarkable \"viscosity\" that coats the palate, showcasing the quality of the grains used decades ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Long, spicy, and triumphant. A warming waves of charred oak, peppercorn, and vanilla bean that refuses to quit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Bourbon Collector's Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe 101 Proof I.W. Harper is increasingly difficult to find, as much of this stock was originally designated for the international export market, particularly Japan, where it became a cult favorite. Finding a well-preserved bottle today is like discovering a lost masterwork. It is the perfect bridge between the approachable Gold Medal profile and the raw power of a cask-strength \"dusty.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage (Circa 1970s - early 1980s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 101 Proof (50.5% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Bernheim (Schenley Era)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly Collectible \/ Limited Availability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IW Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48773783453947,"sku":"IWHarper101pf","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7654\/7742\/files\/IW_Harper_Bourbon_101_Proof.png?v=1776968557","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonconcierge.com\/products\/iw-harper-bourbon-101-proof","provider":"The Bourbon Concierge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}