Board Shack Bourbon is a small-batch bourbon from Pacific Coast Spirits in Oceanside, California, bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) and inspired by the spirit of surf and service.
It is a tribute to the Camp Pendleton Surf Club, made up of active-duty surfers and their families stationed at Camp Pendleton, and it celebrates both the laid-back lifestyle of the coast and the strength of the community that calls it home. Pacific Coast Spirits is an award-winning craft distillery on the Southern California coast, with a tasting room and restaurant in Oceanside.
The aroma brings vanilla, caramel, dried fruit and cream. On the palate come rich layers of caramel, vanilla, ripe fruit and gentle spice, slightly candied, with light rye spice on the finish.
With its surf-art label, it makes a great gift for anyone who loves the coast.
Bourbon 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.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, with nothing added but water.
Small-batch bottling blends a limited number of barrels, giving a consistent but characterful whiskey.
Camp Pendleton, on the Southern California coast near Oceanside, is home to some of the best surf breaks in the region.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, dried fruit and cream.
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Palate: Caramel, vanilla, ripe fruit, slightly candied.
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Finish: Light rye spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Pacific Coast Spirits
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Style: Bourbon Whiskey, small batch
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Region: Oceanside, California, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat, on the rocks or in an Old Fashioned. It pairs with fish tacos, barbecue or caramel desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does it honour?
The Camp Pendleton Surf Club of active-duty surfers and their families.
Where is it from?
Pacific Coast Spirits in Oceanside, California.
What does it taste like?
Caramel, vanilla, dried fruit and light rye spice.
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