{"product_id":"smooth-ambler-old-scout-5-year-single-barrel-the-bourbon-enthusiast-27999-750ml","title":"Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 Year Single Barrel The Bourbon Enthusiast #27999 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmooth Ambler Old Scout The Bourbon Enthusiast #27999 is a 5-year-old, single-barrel straight bourbon hand selected by The Bourbon Enthusiast and bottled at cask strength of 114 proof (57% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature bourbon distilled in Indiana travels to the West Virginia mountains, where Smooth Ambler Spirits in Maxwelton blends and bottles the Old Scout line. This is a single barrel picked by a whiskey club, The Bourbon Enthusiast, and bottled at full strength: Old Scout single barrels reflect the exact barrel proof of the cask in which the whiskey was aged. The mash bill is 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley, a high-rye bourbon from continuous column distillation, and it is non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDense caramel, dark cherry and peppery oak carry through a long finish, with the bold high-rye spice Old Scout is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts club-pick label makes it a collectible gift for bourbon hunters.\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\u003eSingle-barrel bottlings capture the unique character of one cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-rye bourbons bring extra spice and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt cask strength, a few drops of water open up the cherry notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat in a Glencairn glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large ice cube tames the proof for slow sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt makes a powerful Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors prize club picks for their limited availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair a pour with dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense caramel, dark cherry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppery high-rye oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth Ambler, Maxwelton, West Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bourbon Enthusiast, barrel #27999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-barrel straight bourbon, cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 114 proof (57% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indiana\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 with a few drops of water, or on a large cube. It pairs with smoked brisket, dark chocolate or cherry pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho picked this barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bourbon Enthusiast whiskey club, barrel #27999.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e114 proof (57% ABV), the barrel's own strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023583047989,"sku":"VWS_200421381","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-22705.webp?v=1793662141","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/smooth-ambler-old-scout-5-year-single-barrel-the-bourbon-enthusiast-27999-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}