{"product_id":"iw-harper-bourbon-86-proof","title":"IW Harper Bourbon 86 Proof - 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eI.W. Harper Gold Medal Kentucky Straight Bourbon (1970s Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eStep back into the 1970s, a decade where the \"Gold Medal\" wasn't just a label, but a standard. This vintage bottling of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"119\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eI.W. Harper 86 Proof Bourbon\u003c\/b\u003e represents a rare opportunity to taste Kentucky history in its most elegant form. Distilled during an era when I.W. Harper was a global icon of sophistication, this \"dusty\" bottle offers a flavor profile that modern automated distilling simply cannot replicate.\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: Deep, Dark, and Decadent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhiskey from this era is celebrated for its \"old-school\" concentration. Because these barrels were often aged longer than their labels suggested due to the \"bourbon glut\" of the 70s, the liquid is remarkably dense and honeyed.\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 An immediate wave of antique oak and \"dusty\" warehouse funk. It opens into rich butterscotch, dried apricots, and a distinct note of beeswax and old leather.\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 Silky and medium-bodied. At 86 proof, it is incredibly approachable, yet surprisingly complex. Expect layers of clover honey, Werther’s Original caramels, and a soft, floral rye spice, fruity jam sweetness that has mellowed beautifully over five decades.\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 Clean and warming. A gentle fade of sweet tobacco, vanilla bean, and a lingering touch of charred oak that reminds you of its storied Kentucky heritage.\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\"\u003eWhy the 1970s Bottling?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFor the serious enthusiast, 1970s I.W. Harper is a cornerstone of any vintage collection. This was the era of the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"114\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eBernheim Distillery\u003c\/b\u003e influence, characterized by a refined, corn-forward sweetness that made Harper the \"Gold Medal\" standard worldwide. Whether you are celebrating a 50th anniversary or seeking the elusive \"dusty\" flavor profile, this bottle is a liquid landmark.\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 Circa 1970s\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 86 Proof (43% 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\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\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\"\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e I.W. Harper (Bernheim\/Schenley Era)\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\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Authenticated Vintage (Bottle\/Label condition as pictured)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IW Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48773782372603,"sku":"IWHarper86pf","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7654\/7742\/files\/IW_Harper_Bourbon_86_Proof.png?v=1776968533","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonconcierge.com\/products\/iw-harper-bourbon-86-proof","provider":"The Bourbon Concierge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}