This is my final selection for the American Whiskey Club. It is a bittersweet moment, but all good things must come to an end. By the time you read this, I will no longer be at PlumpJack. Over the last several years, I’ve had the opportunity to select barrels from some of my favorite distilleries, and it has been a privilege to share them with all of you, my fellow whiskey devotees. And I’m leaving on a high note (if I do say so myself) with this nearly eight-year-old Kentucky Bourbon bottled by Rare Character. Dare I say, it might have everything I want from my Bourbon: sweet, spice, and a finish that lasts for hours.
Cheers!
Sam Crocker
Spirits Buyer
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Rare Character VER-110 Single Barrel Bourbon Selected by PlumpJack Wine & Spirits |
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Location: Kentucky |
About Rare Character: Rare Character Whiskey was founded by Pablo Moix and Peter Nevenglosky in 2021. Over the years, Pablo and Pete have developed a strong relationship based on their shared love of fine distilled spirits. When catastrophe hit the restaurant and hospitality industries in 2020, the idea for Rare Character Whiskey was born. With Pablo’s renowned palate and passion for the artistry behind whiskey, as well as Pete’s experience in carefully building spirits brands such as Avuá Cachaça and Drifter Spirits, Rare Character is led by a passionate team with the goal of shaking up the American whiskey game. Their mission is to provide each customer with “the perfect American whiskey” - whatever they as an individual may see that as. They do this by utilizing their great levels of access to rare and unique whiskeys, an extreme emphasis on customization, and an overarching ambition to challenge norms and explore the wide range of American whiskeys yet to be discovered by the general public. |
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Price: $115.99 |
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Proof/ABV: 117.68/58.84% |
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Tasting Notes: Nose: Brandied cherry, apricot, orange blossom Palate: Warming backing spices (clove), maple candy, salted caramel Finish: Super long and lingering with sweetness and subtle spice Mashbill: 75% corn/21% rye/4% malted barley |
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