{"product_id":"bhakta-2005-vintage-19-year-old-armagnac-cask-finish-bourbon-whiskey-the-elijah-prophecy-750ml","title":"Bhakta 2005 Vintage 19 Year Old Armagnac Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey The Elijah Prophecy 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBhakta 2005 is a single-vintage bourbon finished in a cask of 1975 Armagnac, released as \"The Elijah Prophecy\". After 19 years and 3 months of total maturation it was bottled at cask strength, 107.4 proof (53.7% ABV), and limited to just 555 bottles worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBhakta Spirits was founded by Raj Peter Bhakta, the entrepreneur behind WhistlePig, and it is known for pairing American whiskey with the brand's own collection of rare vintage Armagnacs. This bourbon was distilled in 2005 from a mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye and 8% malted barley, and over its long life it was aged across three distinct casks and four climates: Tennessee, Indiana, Scotland and Vermont.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts final stage took place in a single barrel that had held Bhakta 1975 Armagnac, carried out at the Bhakta-Griswold Spirits Library at the brand's college campus headquarters in Vermont. The Armagnac wood adds dried fruit, blood orange and old leather to the deep caramel and charred oak of a nearly 20-year-old bourbon, giving a whiskey that is unusually layered and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe presentation reflects its rarity. The tall ribbed decanter carries the BHAKTA name in gold down its side and a gold horse on the stopper, with the vintage, 2005, printed on the base label, and it arrives in a wooden cabinet with a Gothic-arched window and brass clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, semi-dry and evolving, with charred oak, blood orange, well-aged leather and heirloom tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhakta Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon Whiskey, cask strength, Armagnac cask finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage 2005, \"The Elijah Prophecy\", 555 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 years and 3 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 107.4 proof (53.7% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished in a single 1975 Bhakta Armagnac cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt cask strength, pour a small measure neat and let it breathe before tasting, then add a few drops of water to bring out the Armagnac fruit and soften the oak. A single large ice cube also works. It pairs well with dark chocolate, aged cheeses or a fine cigar. Limited to 555 bottles and presented in its wooden cabinet, it is an exceptional gift for a serious whiskey collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Bhakta 2005 finished in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single cask that previously held Bhakta 1975 Armagnac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was matured for 19 years and 3 months in total before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bottles exist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly 555 bottles were released worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bhakta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67991534764341,"sku":"VWS200433671","price":1079.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-1670.webp?v=1793287876","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/bhakta-2005-vintage-19-year-old-armagnac-cask-finish-bourbon-whiskey-the-elijah-prophecy-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}