Rare Character’s Limited Release 2025 Batch 02 Straight Whiskey is a masterful display of barrel selection and blending. This cask-strength whiskey brings together aged wheat and rye bourbon components from Kentucky and Indiana, ranging from 5.5 to 15 years old. Bottled at 121.46 proof, it showcases the rich, complex profile Rare Character is known for—bold, layered, and unmistakably refined.
Tasting Notes:
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Color: Deep chestnut
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Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla bean, orange peel, toasted oak, and a hint of spice
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Palate: Lush and full-bodied with notes of honeyed cereal, dark fruit, clove, brown sugar, and charred oak
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Finish: Long, warming, and oaky, with lingering baking spice, leather, and caramelized citrus
Vital Stats:
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Mash Bill: Blend of straight wheat and rye bourbon whiskies
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ABV: 60.73% (121.46 proof)
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Aging: 5.5 to 15 years
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Bottle Size: 750mL
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Batch: 2025 Limited Release – Batch 02
Ideal For:
Perfect for whiskey collectors, bourbon enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates high-proof expressions with age and structure. Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water in a Glencairn glass to unlock its full complexity.
FAQ:
1. Is this whiskey bourbon or a blend?
It’s a straight whiskey made from a blend of well-aged wheat and rye bourbon barrels, resulting in a balanced, multi-dimensional flavor.
2. How limited is this release?
Batch 02 is part of Rare Character’s 2025 Limited Release series and is produced in very small quantities.
3. What makes this whiskey unique?
The combination of high-proof, long-aged barrels and Rare Character’s blending expertise creates a whiskey with uncommon depth, power, and elegance.
