{"product_id":"rare-character-the-elites-for-hic-14-8yr-straight-bourbon-whiskey-at-cask-strength","title":"Rare Character: The Elites for HIC-14 - 8yr+ Straight Bourbon Whiskey at Cask Strength","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are proud to offer a unique release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eRare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e picked by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMichael\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBosch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Andrew Tran: HIC-014. Aged 9 years with an ABV of 55.03%, this bottle is sure to be sought after by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eRare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collectors and Enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottle features artwork designed by founding partner Pablo Moix’s wife, Rox, the artist responsible for all of the designs found on the Exceptional Series. This is the first time her work has appeared on a standard release of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eRare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 60% Corn \/ 36% Rye \/ 4% Malted Barley mash bill barrel was distilled \u0026amp; aged in Indiana then transferred to Kentucky for its final few years of aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging the barrel in two different warehouses gives the bourbon a rather unique profile that adds some tropical notes to the nose and palate, as well as a punchy tasting oak profile that is light on tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe high rye mash bill is awesome for those wanting a high rye bourbon that doesn’t have that much of a spicy rye bite on the finish. It is an easy to sip bourbon with a 110.06 proof showcasing a well-aged barrel at a reasonable price points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes: Sweet citrus, rye grain, spiced vanilla cream, toasted coconut, star fruit, nutmeg, oak, chocolate, graham cracker, cardamom, and rye bread notes round out the flavors noted for the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bourbon Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44294359580854,"sku":"464364","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/9264\/0950\/files\/image0_10.jpg?v=1758651166","url":"https:\/\/www.bourbondirect.shop\/products\/rare-character-the-elites-for-hic-14-8yr-straight-bourbon-whiskey-at-cask-strength","provider":"Bourbon Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}