{"product_id":"rowans-creek-small-batch-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","title":"Rowan's Creek Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRowan's Creek is a small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon from the Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, bottled at 100.1 proof (50.05% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade at Willett from barrels between five and fifteen years old, Rowan's Creek has earned serious recognition for its layered, handcrafted character, including multiple Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2005, 2011 and 2012) and 93 points from Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing your nose to the glass, you find caramel and vanilla layered over herbal and floral notes. The mouthfeel starts oily but finishes dry. On the palate are sweet caramel and vanilla dusted with florals, and the finish brings oak and a lingering spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts hand-lettered label and tall bottle make it a classic gift for bourbon lovers.\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\u003eBardstown, Kentucky, is known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, and the Willett family has been part of its whiskey history for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small batch bourbon is blended from a limited number of barrels, chosen for a consistent profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust over 100 proof, it has the weight for a robust Old Fashioned and opens nicely with a few drops of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKentucky straight bourbon must be aged at least two years in new charred oak, and Rowan's Creek draws on barrels far older than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel and vanilla over herbal and floral notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet caramel and vanilla, dusted with florals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak and lingering spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willett Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky straight bourbon, small batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-15 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100.1 proof (50.05% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, 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 mix an Old Fashioned. It pairs with steak, pecan pie or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWillett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100.1 proof (50.05% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it won awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSFWSC Gold medals and 93 points from Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowan's Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023547101493,"sku":"VWS_7174","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-18379.webp?v=1793660511","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/rowans-creek-small-batch-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}