The Heavyweight Champion of Double Oak
This Old Zach 9 1/2 year Double Oak Bourbon is a powerhouse of a whiskey, aged long and finished bold. At 136 proof and with a Barton 1792 pedigree, this isn’t a pour; it’s an experience. Selected exclusively by The Prime Barrel, this is high-octane, meticulously finished bourbon that has been pushed to the absolute limit of wood-sugar extraction.
At a staggering 136 proof, this bottle is for the enthusiast who demands intensity, complexity, and a finish that lasts and lasts.
Distilled in Bardstown, KY by the masters at Barton 1792, this bourbon features the classic 74% Corn, 18% Rye, and 8% Malted Barley mashbill - known for its perfect balance of sweetness and rye spice.
But the real magic happened during the secondary aging. After over 8 1/2 years in its original barrel, this spirit was moved into a new Char 4 Kelvin barrel for a full 10-month finish. Kelvin Cooperage is world-renowned for its “slow toast” methods, and the Alligator Char 4 delivers deep, dark caramelization and an oaky profile that tames the massive proof.
Why This Belongs On Your Bar
Rarely do you find a double-oaked expression that maintains its structural integrity at such a high proof. Whether you enjoy it neat, with a single large cube to open up the oils, or as the world’s most intense Old Fashioned base, the Old Zach Double Oak Prime Barrel Selection is a testament to the art of the finish.
- Distilled: 11/12/15 in Bardstown, KY, rebarreled 7/24/24
- Age: 9 1/2 years, including 10 months in the new Kelvin char 4 barrel
- Proof: 136 proof
- Mashbill: 74% Corn, 18% Rye, 8% Malted Barley
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Brown sugar, sassafras, toasted vanilla, citrus oil, seasoned oak
- Palate: Burnt brown sugar, caramelized orange peel and dark baking spice, toasted marshmallow, char-kissed sweet oak
- Finish: Lingering with candied orange peel, smoked brown sugar, toasted vanilla and warm cinnamon bark over soft barrel char
