Devils River Barrel Strength is a high-rye Texas bourbon bottled at 117 proof (58.5% ABV), delivering the full strength of the Devils River recipe and its flavorful bite.
Every Devils River whiskey starts with pure, limestone-filtered water from the Devils River region of Texas. The high-rye bourbon is bottled at barrel strength and goes through a proprietary chill filtration, which keeps it smooth for its proof. It has earned 12 medals, including Gold at the Asian International Beverage Competition.
It pours a deep amber to dark caramel. The nose shows pepper and oak with apple, pear and vanilla. On the palate, honey, oak and caramel meet a peppery spice, and the finish is clean and warming.
A bold bottle for bourbon drinkers who like it at full strength.
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 from at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak.
A high-rye recipe adds pepper and spice.
Barrel strength means it is bottled without much dilution.
A few drops of water open up the honey and fruit.
A large ice cube tames the heat slowly.
It pairs with smoked brisket, barbecue and pecan pie.
Serve it in a Glencairn glass to gather the aromas.
It stands up well in stirred cocktails.
It is a great bottle for a bourbon tasting night.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Pepper, oak, apple, pear, vanilla.
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Palate: Honey, oak, caramel, peppery spice.
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Finish: Clean, warming.
Specifications
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Brand: Devils River Whiskey, Texas
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Style: Barrel-strength high-rye bourbon
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Water: Limestone-filtered, Devils River region
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Filtration: Proprietary chill filtration
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Proof / ABV: 117 proof (58.5% ABV)
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Origin: Texas, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Try it neat first, then add a few drops of water or a large cube to open up the sweetness. It also makes a bold Old Fashioned or Boulevardier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is it?
117 proof, or 58.5% ABV.
What is the mash bill?
A high-rye bourbon recipe.
How does it taste?
Pepper, oak, apple, honey and caramel with a clean finish.
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