{"product_id":"republic-restoratives-borough-bourbon-batch-no-3-armagnac-cask-finished-750ml","title":"Republic Restoratives Borough Bourbon Batch No. 3 Armagnac Cask Finished 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorough Batch No. 3 is a five-year-old high-rye straight bourbon finished in 50-year-old Armagnac casks by Republic Restoratives of Washington, D.C., and bottled at 88 proof (44% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepublic Restoratives is a female-owned distillery in Washington, D.C., launched in 2016. Borough is its series of bourbons finished in rare casks sourced from the barrel grey market. Each batch is a limited run of just a few thousand cases, and because of how the casks are procured, once a batch runs out it cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatch No. 3 spent five years in American oak before a finish of about eight weeks in half-century-old Armagnac casks. The finish adds dried fruit, worn leather and rich candied nuts, while the rye in the mash bill gives structure to the mid-palate for a balanced, complex whiskey. The nose shows dried figs, fragrant herbs and an earthy back note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one-time release, it is a fine gift for collectors.\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\u003eArmagnac, from Gascony in southwest France, is one of the oldest brandies in the world, and casks that held it for decades are prized for their rich, fruity influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high-rye bourbon uses a larger share of rye in the mash, bringing spice and structure that stand up to a rich cask finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried figs, fragrant herbs and earthiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit, worn leather and candied nuts, with rye structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-year-old Armagnac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Republic Restoratives, Washington, D.C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight bourbon, high rye, Armagnac cask finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 8 weeks in 50-year-old Armagnac casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 proof (44% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\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 splash of water, or stir it into a Manhattan. It pairs with figs, aged cheese or roasted duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it finished in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50-year-old Armagnac casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is the bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this batch be repeated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, each Borough batch is a one-time release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic Restoratives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023544938805,"sku":"VWS_200421203","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-19092.webp?v=1793660464","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/republic-restoratives-borough-bourbon-batch-no-3-armagnac-cask-finished-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}