{"product_id":"kentucky-owl-bayou-mardi-gras-xo-cask-finished-11-year-straight-rye-whiskey-750ml","title":"Kentucky Owl Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask Finished 11 Year Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKentucky Owl Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask is a limited edition 11-year-old Kentucky straight rye whiskey finished for more than a year in casks that held Bayou Rum's Mardi Gras XO. It is bottled at 102.8 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rye entered the rum barrels in March and stayed through two Kentucky summers, long enough for the Louisiana rum to leave a clear mark without overwhelming the spirit. The collaboration links Kentucky whiskey with the rum country of Louisiana, and the bottle's colourful Mardi Gras XO band nods to New Orleans' most famous celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKentucky Owl describes a nose of robust toasted rye bread smothered in farm-fresh sweet butter, with hints of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. The palate brings rye spice with sweet butter and allspice, and the finish is smooth, the softness of butter and allspice giving way to a long, warming nutmeg coda. Breaking Bourbon's review found maple butter, dark cherries and vanilla bean, with sweet cream and honey on the palate and a rum influence that is prominent yet well integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle wears Kentucky Owl's classic owl label, marked 11 years and Limited Edition, and it is a prized find for rye lovers and Kentucky Owl collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted rye bread and sweet butter, with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye spice with sweet butter and allspice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and soft, giving way to a long, warming nutmeg finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Owl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask Finished Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102.8 proof (51.4% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished over a year in Bayou Rum Mardi Gras XO casks\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\u003eSip it neat or with a few drops of water to bring out the butter and spice; it also makes an outstanding rye Sazerac or Manhattan. Pair it with bananas foster, beignets or a medium cigar for a taste of New Orleans. It makes a fun and collectible gift for Mardi Gras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Mardi Gras XO cask finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11-year-old rye was finished for over a year in casks that held Bayou Rum's Mardi Gras XO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rye is 11 years old before its rum cask finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 102.8 proof, or 51.4% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kentucky Owl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67991555866933,"sku":"VWS200431988","price":479.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-1201.webp?v=1793287928","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/kentucky-owl-bayou-mardi-gras-xo-cask-finished-11-year-straight-rye-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}