Gun Fighter Double Cask Bourbon from Colorado's Golden Moon Distillery is aged at least six months in new American oak, then finished in used Jamaican rum barrels, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).
Golden Moon Distillery in Golden, Colorado, gives its Gun Fighter American Bourbon a bourbon-lover's twist. After resting a minimum of six months in new American oak casks, the whiskey heads into used Jamaican rum barrels for a second finish, a double-cask journey that brings a unique smoothness and complexity appreciated by aficionados and new whiskey drinkers alike. It is certified kosher by Earth Kosher.
Classic bourbon vanilla and caramel are layered with cane sugar, molasses and a touch of tropical sweetness from the rum casks, with an easygoing sweetness over the bourbon backbone.
The Old West gunslinger label makes it a fun gift.
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.
Rum casks add molasses and tropical sweetness.
Serve it neat in a Glencairn glass.
A splash of water opens up the cane sugar notes.
Pour it over a large ice cube for slow sipping.
It makes a sweet, rich Whiskey Sour.
It is a fun gift for fans of the Old West.
Tasting Notes
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Bourbon: Vanilla, caramel.
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Rum Cask: Cane sugar, molasses, tropical sweetness.
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Finish: Smooth and easygoing.
Specifications
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Distillery: Golden Moon Distillery, Golden, Colorado
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Style: Bourbon, double cask, rum cask finish
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Casks: New American oak, then used Jamaican rum barrels
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Origin: USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on the rocks, or try it in an Old Fashioned with a dash of tiki bitters. It pairs with jerk chicken, grilled pineapple or bread pudding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it finished?
In used Jamaican rum barrels.
Who makes it?
Golden Moon Distillery in Golden, Colorado.
Is it kosher?
Yes, certified by Earth Kosher.
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