Rare Stash 9.5YR Bourbon No.3 750ml

Type: Whiskey, Bourbon
Country: United States
Region: Varies
Size: 750ml
ABV: Varies

Notes: Rare Stash 9.5YR Bourbon No.3 is a distinctive whiskey, matured for a minimum of 9.5 years, which gives it a complex, robust character. As indicated by the 'No.3' in its name, it is part of a limited series of bourbons. The flavors balance the richness of traditional bourbon notes with the depth that comes from extended aging.

From the Rare Stash Website:

Rare Stash bourbon whiskies are specially selected for the unique and rare qualities derived from the raw and natural ingredients used to make our offerings. From the state of the art craft batch distillation process that produces the purest distillate to the highest quality of perfectly charred oak barrels used for aging.

Rare Stash allows the unique combination of natural locally grown ingredients, barrel character and quality, along with extended aging time, to determine the qualities you taste and experience in each bottle.

Each years’ corn and grain harvest and crop is a bit different. Each stave of the barrel used for aging comes from a different tree and each has different characteristics and quality influences they impart on the bourbon as it ages.

We allow these natural, rare and unique influences from the ingredients and aging process to be realized in the Rare Stash bourbon you will taste, experience and enjoy in each bottle.

DESCRIPTION

Rare Stash Bourbon #3 is 100% Kentucky Straight Bourbon, artfully crafted from a 9 year old and 5 year old 25 barrel lot.

Both have been aged in Char #3 oak barrels with a barrel proof of 125. Both bourbons have a 78/13/9 mash bill.

We have bottled Rare Stash Bourbon #3 at 96 Proof, which showcases the rich, deep and well-balanced character of these bold straight bourbon whiskies from the heart of Kentucky.

In addition, we set aside 5 single barrels of the 9 year old for barrel pick enthusiasts seeking an incredible barrel proof bottling opportunity specific to their liking!

TASTING NOTES

This incredibly bold and rich 96 proof blend of Straight Kentucky Bourbons, has an inviting nose with notes of vanilla, rich oak character, honey and maple.

The taste exudes notes of bold caramel and oak along with harmonious accents of butterscotch, citrus, maple and cinnamon.

The finish leaves lingering flavors of honey and coriander that pleasantly penetrate the senses with lingering hints of brown sugar and spice.