Indulge in this Rare Character Exceptional Series wheated bourbon single barrel, hand-selected by The Prime Barrel. The Exceptional Series label is reserved exclusively for the most distinguished, ultra-premium stocks, and this 10-year, 1-month barrel represents the pinnacle of Rare Character sourcing.
Distilled and aged in West Virginia, this Rare Character Exceptional Series barrel is a direct nod to the high-altitude, four-season aging environment that has made West Virginia whiskey a cult favorite among serious collectors. Because it aged in a Char 4 barrel for just over a decade in the unique climate of the Appalachian Highlands, the interaction between the wood and the liquid is intense.
This barrel was selected for its full mouthfeel, rich palate of brown sugar, butterscotch, cinnamon bun, and charred oak, and a finish that lasts until tomorrow. It is sophisticated, shows its age well and is dangerously easy to pour another at 131.18 proof.
Forget everything you know about "standard" wheaters. This isn't your everyday shelf-warmer; this is a Rare Character Exceptional Series—a bottle so elusive it practically requires a secret handshake to find.
Availability: One barrel. Once it’s gone, it’s history.
Barrel Details:
- Barrel #E-WB-4420
- Distilled: 11/4/15 in Maxwelton, WV by Smooth Ambler
- Age: 10 years, 1 month
- Mashbill: 71% corn, 21% wheat, 8% malted barley
- Proof: 131.18 proof
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Rich caramel, strawberry shortcake, cinnamon, toasted oak, subtle leather
- Palate: Dark brown sugar, butterscotch, dried dark fruit, cinnamon bun filling with a maple glaze, aged charred oak
- Finish: Lingering bruleed sugar and vanilla custard with charred oak and warm baking spices that continue into the next day
