This is a single private barrel of New England Barrel Company Stouted Bourbon, barrel 17-45, bottled at cask strength, 113.6 proof (56.8% ABV).
The barrels behind it first held a stout from Lord Hobo Brewing, which aged in them for just over four months. In September 2021 the barrels were emptied and returned to New England Barrel Company, where they were filled with single barrels of Kentucky bourbon aged 3 years, 11 months and 14 days.
Barrel 17-45 is one of a small group of stout-finished single barrels from the same run, and the stout leaves behind roasted malt, coffee and dark chocolate notes over the bourbon's caramel and vanilla.
Bottled uncut from a single barrel, it is a one-of-a-kind pour for bourbon fans who enjoy something different.
Finishing bourbon in barrels that once held beer is a growing craft tradition: the wood soaks up the stout, then gives back its roasted grain, cocoa and gentle bitterness. Because every barrel is different, each private barrel release like this one is its own bottling, never to be exactly repeated.
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.
Specifications
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Bottler: New England Barrel Company
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Style: Kentucky bourbon, stout barrel finish, single barrel
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Barrel: 17-45, Lord Hobo stout barrel
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Bourbon age: 3 years, 11 months, 14 days
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Proof / ABV: 113.6 proof (56.8% ABV), cask strength
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat, then add a few drops of water to open up the stout notes. It pairs well with dark chocolate and coffee desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stouted Bourbon?
Kentucky bourbon finished in barrels that previously aged a Lord Hobo stout.
Is it a single barrel?
Yes, this is private barrel 17-45, bottled at cask strength.
What proof is it?
113.6 proof, 56.8% ABV.
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