Steeple Ridge Single Barrel is a straight bourbon from Lonely Oak Distillery in Earling, Iowa, made from estate grains grown on the family farm and bottled from a single barrel at 102 proof (51% ABV).
Only Lonely Oak's finest barrels are selected to become Steeple Ridge Single Barrel. Each batch is made from heirloom estate grains the family grows itself, and only the finest portion of the hearts cut makes it into the bottle. The whiskey is matured and polished in small American white oak barrels that are toasted, then charred.
Deep amber in color, it opens with distinctive flavors of dark chocolate, grain and sweet tree fruits, complemented by oak, spice and a rich, full mouthfeel. Returning to the glass brings notes of dark caramel and chocolate.
As a single barrel from a small Iowa farm distillery, it makes a distinctive 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.
A single barrel bourbon is bottled from one cask rather than blended, so every barrel brings its own character.
Toasting a barrel before charring caramelizes sugars deeper in the wood, adding vanilla and toffee notes.
Grain-to-glass distilleries that grow their own grain control every step from the field to the bottle.
At over 100 proof, a few drops of water open up the chocolate and fruit.
Tasting Notes
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Early: Dark chocolate, grain and sweet tree fruits.
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Palate: Oak and spice with a full mouthfeel.
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Later: Dark caramel and chocolate.
Specifications
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Producer: Lonely Oak Distillery, Earling, Iowa
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Style: Straight bourbon, single barrel
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Grain: Estate-grown heirloom grains
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Barrel: Toasted then charred American white oak
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Proof / ABV: 102 proof (51% ABV)
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Region: Iowa, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat with a few drops of water, or over a large cube. It pairs with smoked brisket, dark chocolate or cherry pie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it made?
Lonely Oak Distillery in Earling, Iowa.
What grain is used?
Heirloom grains grown on the family farm.
Is it a single barrel?
Yes.
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