Calumet Farm 15 Year Old Single Rack Black is a non-chill-filtered Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 105 proof. All barrels used for these rare batches are aged in a single, centre-cut rack in Kentucky rickhouses.
The bourbon pays tribute to Calumet Farm, the legendary Lexington thoroughbred farm, and to the patience it takes to create a champion. Aged slowly in Kentucky-only rickhouses, the 15 Year Old was once the family's most aged and highest-proof release, and non-chill filtering preserves added depth of character and colour.
Deep amber with shimmering highlights of copper and sun-yellow, it opens with oak and wood char, then complex scents of dark fruit and sweet corn as it breathes. Bold flavours of oak, aged spice and toasted grains are joined by toffee and a subtle smoky sweetness, and the lingering finish mellows to sweet tobacco and rye with a slightly dry mouthfeel.
The bottle with its gold racing emblem makes it a fine gift for bourbon and racing fans alike.
Let it breathe in the glass for a few minutes before sipping.
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.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Oak and wood char, then dark fruit and sweet corn.
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Palate: Oak, aged spice, toasted grains, toffee and smoky sweetness.
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Finish: Sweet tobacco and rye, slightly dry.
Specifications
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Producer: Calumet Farm
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, non-chill-filtered
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Expression / Batch: Single Rack Black
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Age: 15 years
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Proof / ABV: 105 proof (52.5% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: New charred American oak, single centre-cut rack
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Region: Kentucky
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat after a few minutes of breathing. It pairs with toffee, dark fruit desserts or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Single Rack Black?
Batches drawn from barrels in a single centre-cut rack in the rickhouse.
Is it chill-filtered?
No, it is non-chill-filtered.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 105 proof.
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