{"product_id":"redemption-straight-bourbon-whiskey-finished-in-cognac-casks-750ml","title":"Redemption Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedemption Cognac Cask Finish is a straight bourbon from Redemption's Cask Series, its award-winning high-rye bourbon finished in authentic Cognac casks and bottled at 99 proof (49.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench luxury meets pre-Prohibition-inspired, rye-forward whiskey. Master Blender Alan Kennedy takes Redemption's high-rye bourbon and gives it additional ageing in Cognac casks, which impart a luscious depth and complexity. It was the first release in Redemption's Cask Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result delivers elegant and bold flavours, balancing rich fruit with refined oak and a warming sweetness, and closing on Redemption's signature rye-forward finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA decadent meeting of bourbon and Cognac, it makes a fine gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or on the rocks.\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 straight bourbon is made from at least 51% corn and aged at least two years in new charred oak containers, with nothing added but water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high-rye bourbon carries a larger share of rye in its grain bill, adding spice and structure to the sweetness of the corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCognac casks are French oak barrels that previously held French grape brandy, lending dried fruit, florals and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinishing means moving the mature whiskey into a second cask for an extra period so it picks up some of that cask's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cognac cask finish softens the rye's edges with a rounder, fruit-driven sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and bold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich fruit from Cognac casks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warming sweetness and rye-forward spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Redemption (Master Blender Alan Kennedy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Bourbon Whiskey, high rye, Cognac cask finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 proof (49.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished in Cognac casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eEnjoy it neat or on the rocks. It pairs with dried fruit, dark chocolate or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn authentic Cognac casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho blends it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster Blender Alan Kennedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 99 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redemption","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023476683061,"sku":"VWS200428858","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-13426.webp?v=1793656847","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/redemption-straight-bourbon-whiskey-finished-in-cognac-casks-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}