{"product_id":"nulu-french-oak-small-batch-straight-bourbon-batch-2-750ml","title":"Nulu French Oak Small Batch Straight Bourbon Batch 2 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNulu French Oak Small Batch is a six-year-old straight bourbon finished with precision-toasted French oak staves, Batch 2 bottled at 104.8 proof (52.4% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNulu is a Louisville craft brand founded by Chase Hazelbaker and dedicated to small batch bourbons with distinctive finishing techniques. The French Oak Small Batch takes the robust Nulu Reserve and fine-tunes it with toasted French oak staves imported from France and inserted directly into the barrels, marrying American bourbon boldness with the refined complexity of French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is decadent and dessert-forward: maple syrup, vanilla bean, dark chocolate and sweet cinnamon, with the distinctive depth of toasted French oak and a long, sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA layered small-batch bourbon, it makes a fine gift for bourbon lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a drop of water.\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 be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn, aged at least two years in new charred oak and bottled with nothing added but water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench oak is tighter grained than American oak, with more tannin and spice; toasting it brings out chocolate, coffee and dessert-like sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInserting staves into the barrel lets the blender add French oak character in a controlled way without replacing the original American oak barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 104.8 proof, a few drops of water open up the maple and chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple syrup, vanilla, dark chocolate and cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple, chocolate, vanilla bean and toasted oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nulu (Chase Hazelbaker)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Bourbon Whiskey, French oak stave finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batch 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104.8 proof (52.4% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louisville, 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 little water. It pairs with chocolate desserts, maple pecan pie or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith toasted French oak staves inserted into the barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Nulu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChase Hazelbaker's Louisville brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Batch 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e104.8 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nulu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023429464373,"sku":"VWS200430245","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-11670.webp?v=1793656020","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/nulu-french-oak-small-batch-straight-bourbon-batch-2-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}