{"product_id":"aviation-heritage-spirits-c-17a-flying-knights-straight-bourbon-whiskey-700ml","title":"Aviation Heritage Spirits C-17A Flying Knights Straight Bourbon Whiskey 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aviation Heritage Spirits C-17A Flying Knights is a straight bourbon whiskey bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) in a hand-finished, aviation-themed bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts label honours the C-17A Globemaster III, the US Air Force heavy airlifter, under the McChord Reserves name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAviation Heritage Spirits builds custom, handmade aviation-themed bottles and fills them with straight bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle is wrapped in riveted metal with the aircraft's silhouette, and it carries a red 'Remove Before Flight' streamer tied at the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach squadron edition carries its own name, here the Flying Knights, making it a keepsake for the crews, families and veterans who flew and maintained the Globemaster, and a striking display piece for any aviation enthusiast. As a straight bourbon, the whiskey inside is aged at least two years in new charred oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla and charred oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet corn, toffee and gentle baking spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and oaky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Heritage Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight bourbon whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-17A Globemaster III, Flying Knights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or over a single large ice cube to enjoy the bourbon, and keep the bottle on display afterwards. It also makes a fine Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Pair it with smoked brisket, grilled steak, pecan pie or dark chocolate. It is a meaningful gift for a squadron reunion, a retirement or a change-of-command ceremony, and a conversation piece on any home bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is inside the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStraight bourbon whiskey bottled at 45% ABV, or 90 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat aircraft does it honour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe C-17A Globemaster III.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e700ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aviation Heritage Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083773735221,"sku":"VWS200425169","price":342.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-1426.webp?v=1794004699","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/aviation-heritage-spirits-c-17a-flying-knights-straight-bourbon-whiskey-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}