Saint Cloud X-Series Abstrakt is a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, bottled at 55% ABV (110 proof) in a bottle dressed in artwork by New York City artist Flore.
Saint Cloud describes it as its first wheated Kentucky straight bourbon: a sweet mash, pot distilled with Kentucky spring water.
The X-Series is Saint Cloud's line of limited, artist-designed releases, pairing collectible label art with special barrels.
Wheat in place of rye gives a softer, rounder bourbon, with caramel, honey and baked-fruit sweetness.
Saint Cloud brings a French wine sensibility and San Francisco roots to Kentucky bourbon, selecting and finishing barrels with a winemaker's eye. With Flore's vivid abstract painting wrapped around the bottle, Abstrakt is as much a piece of art as a bottle of whiskey, and a standout gift for collectors.
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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Nose: Caramel, honey and baked fruit.
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Palate: Soft and round wheated sweetness with oak and spice.
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Finish: Long and warming.
Specifications
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Brand: Saint Cloud
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Style: Wheated Kentucky straight bourbon
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Series: X-Series, Abstrakt by Flore
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ABV: 55% (110 proof)
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Origin: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Pour it neat or with a few drops of water to soften the strength and open the sweetness. A large ice cube works well too. Pair it with pecan pie, bread pudding, smoked pork and aged cheddar. Keep the bottle on display: Flore's artwork makes it a centrepiece on any bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes it wheated?
Wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, giving a softer, rounder bourbon.
Who designed the label?
New York City artist Flore.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 55% ABV, or 110 proof.
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