{"product_id":"duke-grand-cru-double-barrel-founders-reserve-kentucky-rye-whiskey-750ml","title":"Duke Grand Cru Double Barrel Founder's Reserve Kentucky Rye Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuke Double Barrel Founder's Reserve is a Kentucky rye whiskey finished in French oak Grand Cru wine barrels and bottled at 98 proof (49% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe whiskey first develops its classic rye structure before being moved into a second French oak barrel that previously held world-class Cabernet and then Duke's own 9-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnctuous aromas of stone fruit rise with cedar, coffee bean, cherry oak, almond and vanilla. The palate brings spicy rye with French oak depth, and the middle to finish shows a hint of anise, woody spice and a smooth smokiness, leading to a warming finish with black-peppered peach, apricot, burnt orange peel, chocolate and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe copper-toned Founder's Reserve label makes it a fine gift for rye lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a single large ice cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRye whiskey is defined by its grain: a mash of at least 51% rye, which gives a spicier, drier and more peppery character than corn-led bourbon. Rye's bold profile makes it the classic base for a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned, yet well-aged and higher-proof ryes reward slow sipping just as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble barrelling means moving a whiskey into a second cask after its first maturation. The second barrel adds new layers of flavour, and a French oak cask that has held both red wine and bourbon brings fruit, tannin and sweetness to the spicy rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone fruit, cedar, coffee bean, almond and vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy rye with French oak, anise and woody spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warming, with peach, orange peel, chocolate and tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duke Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Rye Whiskey, double barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Cru Founder's Reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98 proof (49% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak Grand Cru barrel (ex-Cabernet, then Duke 9-year bourbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a single large ice cube. It pairs with grilled steak, dark chocolate or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the second barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench oak that held Cabernet and then Duke's 9-year-old bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a Kentucky rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a Kentucky rye whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 98 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003eRye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023333552437,"sku":"VWS_200421516","price":116.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-6643.webp?v=1793654364","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/duke-grand-cru-double-barrel-founders-reserve-kentucky-rye-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}