{"product_id":"lonely-oak-steeple-ridge-single-barrel-straight-bourbon-750ml","title":"Lonely Oak Steeple Ridge Single Barrel Straight Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteeple 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a single barrel from a small Iowa farm distillery, it makes a distinctive 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\u003eA single barrel bourbon is bottled from one cask rather than blended, so every barrel brings its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToasting a barrel before charring caramelizes sugars deeper in the wood, adding vanilla and toffee notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrain-to-glass distilleries that grow their own grain control every step from the field to the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt over 100 proof, a few drops of water open up the chocolate and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate, grain and sweet tree fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak and spice with a full mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel and chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lonely Oak Distillery, Earling, Iowa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight bourbon, single barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate-grown heirloom grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted then charred American white oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102 proof (51% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iowa, 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 with a few drops of water, or over a large cube. It pairs with smoked brisket, dark chocolate or cherry pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLonely Oak Distillery in Earling, Iowa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grain is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeirloom grains grown on the family farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a single barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lonely Oak Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68199303446837,"sku":"VWS_200422451","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-19353.webp?v=1794507152","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/lonely-oak-steeple-ridge-single-barrel-straight-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}