{"product_id":"special-operations-salute-d-day-80th-anniversary-sea-straight-bourbon-whiskey-5-year-750ml","title":"Special Operations Salute D-Day 80th Anniversary Sea Straight Bourbon Whiskey 5 Year 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecial Operations Salute D-Day 80th Anniversary Sea is a limited-edition straight bourbon whiskey from Heritage Distilling, matured five years or more and bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2024 to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, it is one of three limited bottlings in Heritage Distilling's Special Operations Salute series, labelled Air, Land and Sea. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of Special Operations Salute whiskey is donated to carefully vetted nonprofits that support military members, first responders and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass it is a golden straight bourbon with the depth that five or more years in new charred oak brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA meaningful tribute bottle, it makes a fine gift for veterans, service members and collectors of military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or over a large ice cube.\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\u003eStraight bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn, distilled to no more than 160 proof, aged at least two years in new charred oak and bottled with nothing added but water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 101 proof it sits just above the classic bottled-in-bond strength of 100 proof, giving a fuller, richer palate than a standard 80 proof bourbon while staying approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuyers of all three Air, Land and Sea editions were offered a frameable print, To The Guns, by artist Michael Solovey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 101 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-Day 80th Anniversary: Air, Land, Sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage Distilling Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Operations Salute, D-Day 80th Anniversary Sea\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 101 proof (50.5% ABV)\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\u003eSip it neat or over a large ice cube. It pairs with grilled steak, smoked brisket or pecan pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree D-Day 80th Anniversary bottlings, Air, Land and Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support a cause?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA portion of proceeds goes to nonprofits supporting military members, first responders and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage Distilling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023400792373,"sku":"VWS200431104","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-10883.webp?v=1793655551","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/special-operations-salute-d-day-80th-anniversary-sea-straight-bourbon-whiskey-5-year-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}