Blade And Bow 12 Year Old Solera Reserve Kentucky Bourbon
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| Management number | 253636601 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$50.75 | Model Number | 253636601 | ||
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Diageo’s Nicole Austin just upended the cask-finish conversation. Rather than resting liquid in a single finishing barrel to impart a monolithic flavor, she wove together a tapestry of vintage influences using an intricate multi-vat solera system. It's a meticulously crafted project. A base of twelve-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon journeys through massive vats that previously held Cognac, Bordeaux, Moscatel, and Port. This rigorous aging regimen demands immense technical prowess, ensuring the spirit avoids the over-tannic pitfalls often found in aggressive secondary maturation.
The resulting profile feels incredibly vital. Stitzel-Weller’s historic pedigree shines remarkably well here, grounding those vibrant orchard fruits and honeyed wine notes with a distinctly classic American oak spine. Each sip reveals a seamless harmony that captures the nuanced tannin and aromatic lift of the wine casks while honoring the rich maturity of the base bourbon. It requires undeniable blending expertise. You won't find any cloying, heavy-handed influence; instead, the integration feels effortlessly sophisticated.
- Crafted by Nicole Austin using a historic multi-vat solera process
- Finished in Cognac, Bordeaux, Moscatel, and Port casks
- Aged a minimum of 12 years in new American oak
- Bottled at a robust 104 proof
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