{"product_id":"hooten-young-operation-gothic-serpent-30th-anniversary-rye-whiskey-750ml","title":"Hooten Young Operation Gothic Serpent 30th Anniversary Rye Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHooten Young Operation Gothic Serpent is a commemorative rye whiskey marking the 30th anniversary of the 1993 battle in Mogadishu, Somalia, bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt honors Task Force Ranger, whose story inspired Black Hawk Down; co-founder Norm Hooten served in that mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHooten Young is a veteran-founded brand, created by retired Special Operations Master Sgt. Norm Hooten and Tim Young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rye is distilled in Indiana and shows a spicy profile with candied apricot and caramelized pear on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA meaningful gift for veterans and military history fans.\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\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye spice and dried fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy rye with caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candied apricot and caramelized pear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hooten Young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American rye whiskey, commemorative release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.5% (93 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eSip it neat or with a splash of water, and raise a glass to those who served.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it commemorate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 30th anniversary of the 1993 battle in Mogadishu and Task Force Ranger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho founded Hooten Young?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVeteran Norm Hooten and Tim Young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is 93 proof, 46.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003eRye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hooten Young","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68114408243509,"sku":"VWS200432849","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-44791.webp?v=1794252409","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/hooten-young-operation-gothic-serpent-30th-anniversary-rye-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}