{"product_id":"kentucky-owl-the-wiseman-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","title":"Kentucky Owl The Wiseman Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKentucky Owl The Wiseman is a blend of four Kentucky straight bourbons and the first permanent release from master blender John Rhea, bottled at 90.8 proof (45.4% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wiseman marked a turning point for Kentucky Owl: the first release under Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member John Rhea, offered at a more approachable proof and as a year-round expression. It blends Kentucky Owl's 4-year-old wheated and high-rye bourbons with 5½-year and 8½-year-old Kentucky-sourced bourbons, balancing soft wheat with spicy high rye. It won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2022 and 2023, Gold at the 2023 TAG Global Spirits Awards and the 2023 Ascot Awards, and 95 points from Tasting Panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen apple candy, cinnamon stick, buttered popcorn and sage lead the nose, and the palate delivers a classic bourbon profile of caramel, toffee, oak, berry and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ornate blue-and-gold owl label makes it a handsome gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraight bourbon must age at least two years in new charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWheated bourbon brings softness; high-rye bourbon brings spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat in a Glencairn glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA splash of water opens up the caramel and berry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it over a large ice cube for slow sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a great gift for bourbon fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green apple candy, cinnamon, buttered popcorn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, toffee, berry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Owl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Blender:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Rhea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of four Kentucky straight bourbons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbons aged 4 to 8½ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90.8 proof (45.4% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\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 on the rocks, or stir an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. It pairs with apple pie, smoked pork or salted caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour Kentucky straight bourbons, including wheated and high-rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho blended it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster blender John Rhea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramel, toffee, oak, berry and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kentucky Owl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023608082741,"sku":"VWS_200423566","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-24374.webp?v=1793662989","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/kentucky-owl-the-wiseman-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}