Old Ezra 7 Year Barrel Strength is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Lux Row Distillers, aged seven years in new charred white oak barrels and bottled at barrel strength, 117 proof (58.5% ABV).
Part of the Ezra Brooks family from Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, it is made from a blend of corn, rye and barley and bottled at barrel strength and non-chill filtered, for a robust, full-bodied bourbon. Seven just became your lucky number.
Sweet floral notes carry undertones of vanilla, cinnamon and fine wood, ending in a warm, buttery finish.
A seven-year barrel-strength bourbon, it makes a fine gift.
Sip it neat, then add a few drops of water.
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.
Kentucky straight bourbon must be made in Kentucky from a mash of at least 51% corn, aged at least two years in new charred oak and bottled with nothing added but water.
Barrel strength means the bourbon is bottled at the strength it came from the barrel; a few drops of water open up the vanilla and spice.
Non-chill filtered whiskey keeps the natural oils that chill filtration removes, giving a fuller texture.
Seven years in new charred oak builds deep caramel, vanilla and spice.
Ezra Brooks has been a familiar name in Kentucky bourbon since the 1950s.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sweet florals.
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Palate: Vanilla, cinnamon and fine wood.
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Finish: Warm and buttery.
Specifications
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Producer: Lux Row Distillers (Ezra Brooks)
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Strength
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Age: 7 years
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Proof / ABV: 117 proof (58.5% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: New charred white oak
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Region: Bardstown, Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a little water. It pairs with cinnamon desserts, barbecue or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is it?
Seven years.
What proof is it?
117 proof, barrel strength.
Who makes it?
Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky.
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