Trail's End 8 Year Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels is a Kentucky straight bourbon aged eight years in charred new American oak and finished in Clear Creek's own apple brandy barrels, bottled at 105 proof (52.5% ABV).
This expression showcases an evolution of the Trail's End portfolio and a way to show what is possible when only one variable is changed, from staves to casks to specialty finishes, with oak as the only factor. After eight years in new charred oak, the bourbon is finished by the distillers at Clear Creek in Oregon in their apple brandy barrels, creating a bridge between the two brands.
The taste is oaky and herbal, like barley tea sweetened with manuka honey. Pipe tobacco and red ale emerge on the mid-palate, finishing with a ghostly bitterness from the barrel, while the apple brandy finish adds layers of apple and orchard fruit.
The bold red label makes it a striking gift.
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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Palate: Oaky, herbal, barley tea, manuka honey.
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Mid-Palate: Pipe tobacco and red ale.
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Finish: Orchard fruit, gentle barrel bitterness.
Specifications
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Brand: Trail's End
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Style: Kentucky straight bourbon, apple brandy barrel finish
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Age: 8 years
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Finish: Clear Creek apple brandy barrels
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Proof / ABV: 105 proof (52.5% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky / Oregon, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or stir an apple-forward Old Fashioned. It pairs with apple pie, pork chops or aged cheddar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the finish?
Clear Creek's own apple brandy barrels.
How old is it?
Eight years in charred new American oak.
How does it taste?
Oaky and herbal with honey, tobacco and orchard fruit.
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