Found North x The Prime Barrel "First Date" Private Whiskey Blend bottle
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“First Date” Found North x The Prime Barrel "First Date" Private Whiskey Blend

4.5 out of 5.0 · 2 reviews

18 131.9 Proof

$149

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Selection

Found North x The Prime Barrel "First Date" Private Whiskey Blend

Age
18
Proof / ABV
131.9 Proof
65.95% ABV
Distillery
Not Specified

Tasting Profile

Three stages, one barrel

Nosed and scored at cask strength, neat, in a tulip glass. Notes follow the order you will actually meet them in.

I

Nose

Floral, red fruit, nutty, with graham cracker baking spice, subtle secondary earth tones emerge. Good depth and layers to the nose.

II

Palate

Evolving body - lands with baking spice and brown sugar. Great crackling spice on the front palate. Transitions to sweetness and tannin on the side palate. Transitions again to a melon fruitiness and excellent oily texture on the back of the palate.

Barrel Master Palate Index

Panel scores, 0–10

Sweet & Vanilla
7
Fruity & Bright
5
Spicy & Bold
3
Nutty & Chocolatey
3
Oaky & Woody
5
Tannic & Dry
6
Floral & Delicate
3
Smoky & Earthy
5
Savory & Umami
0
Unique & Experimental
5

The Barrel Story

Why we chose this barrel

Remember Found North, the brand we all fell in love with during one of our first virtual tastings? We've teamed up with them for something unique.

We headed to Boston with some premium members for a hands-on blending session. It was quite the experience! After trying out a dozen blends, we finally landed on one that we all genuinely enjoyed. Our private blend was built around a pair of ryes finished in Muscat and Ruby Port and complimented by a rye finished in Sauternes. It also contained a large portion of 22 year old corn in New Wood and a splash of 25 year old corn in Hungarian oak. 

Proofed at 125.2,  It's our first-ever private blend from Found North, and we're proud to have our name on it.

The bottle has a fresh look, too. We combined the classic Found North design with a piece of our NFT art that everyone, including the Found North founder, thought was a perfect fit.

Also, if you missed that virtual tasting with Found North or need a refresher, here's the link: https://youtu.be/7gEVlFEx-_c

Tasting Notes:

  • Finish is very clean and well-integrated with minimal heat but a strong maple syrup note that lingers.

One barrel — bottled at 131.9 proof, 18 in the wood.

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Behind the Selection

The people behind the pick

We flew to Boston with Prime Barrel members for a hands-on blending session with Found North. After auditioning a dozen blends, we landed on this: ryes finished in Muscat, Ruby Port, and Sauternes, anchored by 22-year corn in new wood and 25-year corn in Hungarian oak. Proofed at 125.2. Our first-ever Found North private blend — and we couldn't be prouder.

Watch the Pick

See the barrel chosen

First dates don't usually end with a 125.2-proof private blend — but ours did. 🥃 We headed to Boston with Found North and our members to build something one-of-a-kind: aged corn, multi-finished ryes, and a label born from NFT art. Meet 'First Date.'

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Questions

About this barrel

Who made First Date?

Found North, distilled at Not Specified. It's a single barrel The Prime Barrel picked, bottled only for us.

How old is it, and what proof?

Age: 18. Bottled at 131.9 proof (65.95% ABV).

What does it taste like?

Nose: Floral, red fruit, nutty, with graham cracker baking spice, subtle secondary earth tones emerge. Good depth and layers to the nose. Palate: Evolving body - lands with baking spice and brown sugar. Great crackling spice on the front palate. Transitions to sweetness and tannin on the side palate. Transitions again to a melon fruitiness and excellent oily texture on the back of the palate.

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