Thomas S. Moore Cognac Cask Finish is a Kentucky straight bourbon given an extended finish in Cognac casks, bottled at 93.4 proof (46.7% ABV).
The Thomas S. Moore Extended Cask Finish series honours the founder of the Barton 1792 Distillery in Kentucky, who built the distillery in 1889. Mature Kentucky straight bourbon is moved into casks that once held Cognac for an extended finishing period, which brings subtle sweetness and a velvety mouthfeel.
The aroma offers complex fruit and bright citrus mingling with slightly herbal notes and traces of jasmine and lavender. On the palate, orange, apricot and vanilla are followed by complex earthy undertones, with a subtle toasted oak and cedar finish.
An elegant meeting of Kentucky bourbon and French brandy, it makes a fine gift.
Enjoy it neat, on the rocks or in an old fashioned.
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.
A Kentucky straight bourbon is made from at least 51% corn and aged at least two years in new charred oak containers in Kentucky.
Cognac casks are French oak barrels that previously held French grape brandy, lending dried fruit, florals and gentle spice.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Complex fruit, bright citrus, jasmine and lavender.
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Palate: Orange, apricot and vanilla with earthy undertones.
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Finish: Subtle toasted oak and cedar.
Specifications
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Producer: Barton 1792 Distillery (Thomas S. Moore)
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, extended Cognac cask finish
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Proof / ABV: 93.4 proof (46.7% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Extended finish in Cognac casks
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Region: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat, on the rocks or in an old fashioned. It pairs with apricot desserts, soft cheeses or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Thomas S. Moore?
The founder of the Barton 1792 Distillery, built in 1889.
How is it finished?
With an extended finish in Cognac casks.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 93.4 proof.
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