Description
Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025
Fifteen years of patience. Then the French oak had its say.
Aged for fifteen years in used bourbon barrels. Long enough for most distillers to call it done and move on. We finished it with carefully toasted French oak staves that introduce refined spice and viscosity without rushing what time already built. This is what happens when you honor the European tradition of intentional aging: bold yet elegant, rich yet restrained.
Nose
Gentle oak intertwined with the decadent warmth of crème de cacao. Inviting sweetness that draws you in before you've taken a sip.
Palate
Chocolate malt gives way to vibrant stone fruits and roasted nuts. A balanced interplay of sweetness, texture, and complexity.
Finish
Delicate clove and ginger. Nuanced spice that lingers gracefully, never overstaying.
50% ABV | 100 Proof | 700ml | $149.99
"A crowning achievement in the world of whiskey... a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation." — Whisky and Whiskey
"Not merely a drink, but an invitation to embark on a journey of discovery." — Decpapi
For those who understand that true luxury isn't rushed.
GO DEEPER
There's a philosophy in European winemaking and spirits production that Americans have largely ignored: the idea that time itself is an ingredient. Not a shortcut to flavor. Not a marketing claim. An actual, irreplaceable component of what ends up in the glass.
Fifteen years in used bourbon barrels is a long time by American whiskey standards. Most distillers bottle at 8 to 12 years, when the spirit has enough oak influence to be interesting but hasn't yet developed the deep, rounded complexity that only extended aging delivers. The extra years matter. They allow the harsher tannins to mellow, the fruit notes to concentrate, the spirit's rough edges to smooth into something almost velvety.
Here's what's unusual about this expression: we didn't finish it in another barrel. The French oak staves are introduced directly into the spirit, the same boisé technique we use in the 7-Year, but with dramatically different results. When oak staves meet a 15-year spirit, the chemistry is entirely different than when they meet a younger one. The older whiskey is more resistant, more settled, more particular about what it will accept. The staves have to work harder, and the flavors they contribute are more refined as a result. You get viscosity and spice rather than sweetness and vanilla.
The Double Gold at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition validated what we already knew: this expression represents something genuinely rare in American whiskey. Not rare because of limited production, but rare because very few producers are willing to age this long and then add an additional step rather than simply bottling. Patience is expensive. Additional finishing is a risk. The combination of both is what makes this bottle extraordinary.
At $149.99, this sits at the top of the Heritage Collection and serves as a bridge to the Prestige offerings. It's the bottle for the person who's moved beyond casual bourbon exploration and wants something that rewards serious attention.
Description
Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025
Fifteen years of patience. Then the French oak had its say.
Aged for fifteen years in used bourbon barrels. Long enough for most distillers to call it done and move on. We finished it with carefully toasted French oak staves that introduce refined spice and viscosity without rushing what time already built. This is what happens when you honor the European tradition of intentional aging: bold yet elegant, rich yet restrained.
Nose
Gentle oak intertwined with the decadent warmth of crème de cacao. Inviting sweetness that draws you in before you've taken a sip.
Palate
Chocolate malt gives way to vibrant stone fruits and roasted nuts. A balanced interplay of sweetness, texture, and complexity.
Finish
Delicate clove and ginger. Nuanced spice that lingers gracefully, never overstaying.
50% ABV | 100 Proof | 700ml | $149.99
"A crowning achievement in the world of whiskey... a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation." — Whisky and Whiskey
"Not merely a drink, but an invitation to embark on a journey of discovery." — Decpapi
For those who understand that true luxury isn't rushed.
GO DEEPER
There's a philosophy in European winemaking and spirits production that Americans have largely ignored: the idea that time itself is an ingredient. Not a shortcut to flavor. Not a marketing claim. An actual, irreplaceable component of what ends up in the glass.
Fifteen years in used bourbon barrels is a long time by American whiskey standards. Most distillers bottle at 8 to 12 years, when the spirit has enough oak influence to be interesting but hasn't yet developed the deep, rounded complexity that only extended aging delivers. The extra years matter. They allow the harsher tannins to mellow, the fruit notes to concentrate, the spirit's rough edges to smooth into something almost velvety.
Here's what's unusual about this expression: we didn't finish it in another barrel. The French oak staves are introduced directly into the spirit, the same boisé technique we use in the 7-Year, but with dramatically different results. When oak staves meet a 15-year spirit, the chemistry is entirely different than when they meet a younger one. The older whiskey is more resistant, more settled, more particular about what it will accept. The staves have to work harder, and the flavors they contribute are more refined as a result. You get viscosity and spice rather than sweetness and vanilla.
The Double Gold at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition validated what we already knew: this expression represents something genuinely rare in American whiskey. Not rare because of limited production, but rare because very few producers are willing to age this long and then add an additional step rather than simply bottling. Patience is expensive. Additional finishing is a risk. The combination of both is what makes this bottle extraordinary.
At $149.99, this sits at the top of the Heritage Collection and serves as a bridge to the Prestige offerings. It's the bottle for the person who's moved beyond casual bourbon exploration and wants something that rewards serious attention.
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