Rabbit Hole Dareringer is a Kentucky straight bourbon finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, made at Rabbit Hole Distillery in Louisville and bottled non-chill filtered at 93 proof (46.5% ABV).
Rabbit Hole was founded by Kaveh Zamanian, who fell for bourbon thanks to his wife Heather, a Louisville native and bourbon enthusiast who lured him away from his beloved Scotch; Dareringer is the whiskey her story inspired. The wheated base bourbon first ages in barrels with a deep alligator char, then rests in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks hand-built by the Cabello family at Casknolia Cooperage. No more than 15 barrels go into each batch, so every release stays small.
Sherry comes through first on the nose, with traces of caramel and cherry. The palate brings raisins, currants and cherries with a hint of almond and vanilla, and the finish is light with a touch of dryness.
Elegant, sweet and charming, in its distinctive bottle, it makes a lovely gift.
Sip it neat or over a single large ice cube.
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.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Sherry, caramel and cherry.
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Palate: Raisins, currants, cherries, almond and vanilla.
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Finish: Light, with a touch of dryness.
Specifications
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Producer: Rabbit Hole Distillery
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Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey, PX Sherry Cask Finish
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Proof / ABV: 93 proof (46.5% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Alligator-char new oak, then Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
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Region: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over a large ice cube. It pairs with dark chocolate, dried fruit or bread pudding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it finished?
In Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
Who inspired it?
Heather Zamanian, wife of founder Kaveh Zamanian.
How big is each batch?
No more than 15 barrels.
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