Brother's Bond Original Cask Strength is the undiluted, unfiltered version of the four-grain straight bourbon created by actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, bottled at cask strength (58% ABV).
This limited release showcases Brother's Bond in its uncut form, influenced only by the qualities of the barrel, the passing of time and the artful blending of three distinctive mash bills to create a four-grain straight bourbon. Old gold in colour, it is big and zesty in body.
Indulgent aromas of caramel and vanilla integrate with sweet ripe banana. Dried fruit and orange marmalade are rounded out by mild, earthy walnut, warm rye bread and honey add complexity, and a hint of leather and subtle smoke leads to a long, warm rye spice finish.
A celebrity-founded bourbon at full strength, it makes a fine gift.
Sip it neat, then add a few drops of water.
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.
Straight bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn, aged at least two years in new charred oak and bottled with nothing added but water.
A four-grain bourbon uses corn, rye, wheat and malted barley, combining the spice of rye with the softness of wheat.
Cask strength means the whiskey is bottled without being diluted, so a few drops of water can open up further aromas.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Caramel, vanilla and ripe banana.
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Palate: Dried fruit, marmalade, walnut, rye bread and honey.
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Finish: Leather, subtle smoke and rye spice.
Specifications
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Brand: Brother's Bond (Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley)
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Style: Four-Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Cask Strength
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Proof / ABV: 116 proof (58% ABV)
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Mash Bill: Blend of three mash bills, four grains
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Region: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a little water. It pairs with banana bread, walnuts or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created it?
Actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley.
Is it filtered?
No. It is unfiltered and uncut.
What is in the mash?
Three mash bills blended into a four-grain bourbon.
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