{"product_id":"blue-run-reflection-ii-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Blue Run Reflection II Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Run Reflection II is a small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon from Blue Run Spirits, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Reflection II, Whiskey Director Shaylyn Gammon continues the Reflection tradition while emphasising a different layer of flavour than its predecessor. Where Reflection I focused on darker base notes like oak and caramel, Reflection II zeroes in on brighter middle notes, including florals and sweetness. It also features older whiskey stocks, with Gammon seeking out barrels that clearly showed elevated mid-note flavours from Blue Run's inventory of more than 5,000 barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a brighter, floral and sweet Kentucky bourbon built around its mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in Blue Run's distinctive bottle, it makes a fine gift for bourbon lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or over a single large ice cube.\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\u003cp\u003eKentucky straight bourbon must be made in Kentucky from a mash of at least 51% corn, aged at least two years in new charred oak and bottled with nothing added but water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlenders often describe a whiskey's flavour in layers: top notes that lift from the glass first, middle notes that define the palate, and base notes of oak and caramel that anchor the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue Run, based in Kentucky, selects and blends barrels into small-batch and single-barrel releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 100 proof, a few drops of water open up the floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright middle notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florals and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older barrels than Reflection I.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Run Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflection II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 proof (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whiskey Director Shaylyn Gammon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, 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\u003eSip it neat or over a large ice cube. It pairs with honey cake, stone fruit or a cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from Reflection I?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt focuses on brighter middle notes, florals and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho blended it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhiskey Director Shaylyn Gammon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Run","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083766198581,"sku":"VWS200432536","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-11365.webp?v=1794004568","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/blue-run-reflection-ii-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}