Calumet Farm 16 Year Old is the oldest and highest-proof release in Calumet Farm's Single Rack Black bourbon line, a non-chill-filtered Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 106 proof. Each release is a 19-barrel batch drawn from a single, centre-cut rack inside the rickhouse.
The bourbon is a tribute to Calumet Farm, the legendary Lexington thoroughbred farm whose horses won the Kentucky Derby a record number of times, and to the patience it takes to create a champion. Non-chill filtering preserves added depth of character and colour.
Deep mahogany with dark red shadows, it opens with woody char and smoke that subside to toasted almonds and fresh-cut summer hay, then citrus, orange, dark florals and cherry as it breathes. The palate brings saturated oak and warm rye spice, then cherries, dark fruits, baking spice, fresh-baked bread and toasted toffee, and the finish is lighter than expected, with toasted grains and gentle smoke. Drinkhacker scored it 9.5 out of 10.
The handsome 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: Woody char, smoke, toasted almond, hay, citrus and cherry.
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Palate: Saturated oak, rye spice, cherries, dark fruit and toffee.
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Finish: Lighter than expected, with toasted grains and gentle smoke.
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, 19-barrel batch
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Age: 16 years
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Proof / ABV: 106 proof (53% 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 cherry desserts, toffee or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Single Rack Black?
A line of 19-barrel batches drawn from one centre-cut rack in the rickhouse.
Is it chill-filtered?
No, it is non-chill-filtered.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 106 proof.
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