Hirsch The Cask Strength is a Kentucky straight bourbon finished 18 months in 30-year-old Hine XO Cognac barrels, bottled at 127 proof.
It is an exclusive Hirsch release made with Cognac house Hine and finished in Bardstown, Kentucky. The mash bill is 72% corn, 13% rye and 15% malted barley. Batch AHH0722 totaled 9,000 bottles in November 2022.
The bourbon is 7.5 years old: six years in bourbon barrels, then a 1.5-year Cognac finish.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rich baking spices and ripe plums.
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Palate: Spiced fruit and oak.
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Finish: Cinnamon, rye spice and aged oak.
Specifications
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Producer: Hirsch Selected Whiskeys
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Style: Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Cognac finished
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Age: 7.5 years
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Mash bill: 72% corn, 13% rye, 15% malted barley
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Proof / ABV: 127 proof (63.5% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip with a splash of water to open the Cognac character.
Limited release.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Hirsch The Cask Strength finished?
In 30-year-old Hine XO Cognac barrels.
What proof is it?
127 proof (63.5% ABV).
How old is the bourbon?
7.5 years: six in bourbon barrels, then 1.5 in Cognac casks.
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