Hirsch Selected Whiskeys recently announced the debut of its Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Whiskey Release that was aged for at least six years.This marks the first-ever Single Barrel to hit the market from the brand. This latest expression has a limited batch of just 57 barrels.It is aged for a minimum of six years in Bardstown, Kentucky, in a new American Oak Barrels, Hirsch The Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is non chill filtered and comprised of a mashbill of 72% corn, 13% rye and 15% malted barley.
On the nose, according to official tasting notes, it offers bold, dark cherry, roasted caramel and cinnamon fragrances. On the palate, it has a marriage of herbs and soft peppery flavors. The finish is long and dry with a sweet chocolate taste lingering afterward.
The Hirsch Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a barrel entry ABV of 62.5% with a suggested retail price of $89.99. It is available now in select stores nationwide.
Hotaling & Co., the company behind Hirsch, is a California-based importer and distiller. It was originally named Anchor Distilling Company, was established in 1993 and is credited with releasing what’s said to be America’s first craft whiskey (Old Potrero) and American craft gin (Junipero Gin) after Prohibition.
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