Hirsch Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Cask 750 ml

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

• Nose: Rich baking spices and ripe plums.
• Palate: Spiced fruit and oak.
• Finish: Cinnamon, rye spice and aged oak.

Specifications

• Producer: Hirsch Selected Whiskeys
• Style: Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Cognac finished
• Age: 7.5 years
• Mash bill: 72% corn, 13% rye, 15% malted barley
• Proof / ABV: 127 proof (63.5% ABV)
• Region: Kentucky, United States
• 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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