Old Charter Oak French Oak Barrel Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
$464.98
Inclusive of all taxes
Buffalo Trace's Old Charter Oak bourbon series is a line up of American Whiskeys released to explore how barrels made from trees that grew in differen
t countries, climates, and soil affect the flavors of the Whiskey.The first series showcased Mongolian Oak, and now the series has returned with a new expression focused on French oak.Old Charter dates back to 1874 when Adam and Ben Chapeze created the bourbon.It gets its name from the Charter Oak tree, a symbol of American independence and free spirit, which grew in Connecticut around the 12th century until it fell in a storm in 1856.This new Old Charter Oak French Oak is the resultof the distillery acquiring a small number of barrels from France in 2007.These barrels, crafted from oak harvested from the forests of France, were filled with Mash #1, the same recipe used to make Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and a number of other bourbons.The nature of French oak imparts more subtle, silky flavors than its American counterpart as a resultof its tighter grain.Aged for 12 years this bourbon is bottled at 92 proof.
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Old Carter Whiskey Co.
Kentucky
750 ML (Standard)
The palate is thick and creamy maple syrup, with the oak flavor coming through.
A nose of vanilla with hints of apricot, cherry and rose petal.
A long finish of chocolate and toasted oak round it out.
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