Description
Kentucky bourbon, finished the way Cognac makers have done it for five generations.
This starts as 7-year Kentucky straight bourbon and 7+ year American whiskey. Bold, classic, unapologetically American. Then we introduce toasted French oak staves from Tonnellerie Radoux, one of Cognac country's most revered cooperages, using the boisé process: a centuries-old technique that draws out nuanced flavor without overwhelming the spirit's soul. The result tastes like what happens when American confidence meets French precision.
Nose
Soft vanilla and rich toffee from toasted French oak, layered over earthy sarsaparilla and fragrant sandalwood. Pink peppercorn lifts the finish with a lively spark of spice.
Palate
Caramel and oak build the foundation. Vibrant stone fruit and roasted malt emerge, with pink peppercorn adding a final flourish of warmth.
Finish
Crisp and velvety. Lingering vanilla and oak fade into smooth cinnamon and toasted nuts.
50% ABV | 100 Proof | 700ml | $79.99
"A masterfully blended bourbon whiskey that combines traditional American craftsmanship with European-inspired techniques." — The Barrel Tap
"A bold yet graceful expression, richly layered with dark chocolate, stone fruit, and roasted nuts, accented by refined spice from toasted French oak." — Blackwell's Wines
Your entry point into global whiskey. Or your go-to pour when everyday deserves better.
GO DEEPER
Most bourbon never leaves its comfort zone. Born in Kentucky, aged in American oak, bottled, shipped. There's nothing wrong with that tradition. It's produced some of the world's finest whiskey for over two centuries. But it also means most bourbon tastes like a variation on a theme you already know.
The boisé process changes the conversation entirely.
Boisé (from the French word for "wooded") is not barrel finishing in the conventional sense. It doesn't involve transferring spirit from one cask to another. Instead, carefully toasted French oak staves are macerated directly into the aging spirit. Submerged, in full contact, working from within. It's a technique that Cognac producers have refined across generations, and it behaves differently than anything in the American whiskey playbook.
The staves for this expression come from Tonnellerie Radoux, a cooperage in the heart of France's Cognac region that has supplied barrels to some of the world's most celebrated wine and spirits producers for decades. The toast level matters enormously. Too light and the oak contributes nothing meaningful. Too heavy and it overwhelms the bourbon's character with bitter tannins. The sweet spot, the one our team spent months calibrating, introduces refined vanilla, subtle spice, and a textural smoothness that American oak alone doesn't deliver.
What makes this expression distinctive isn't just the French oak influence. It's the tension between two philosophies of whiskey-making. American bourbon is bold, direct, confident. It announces itself. The boisé tradition is patient, layered, understated. It reveals itself slowly. This bottle holds both of those philosophies in balance. The first sip is unmistakably bourbon. The finish is something you've never quite tasted before.
At $79.99, this is designed to be the bottle you reach for often. The one that rewards Tuesday nights as much as Saturday celebrations. The one that introduces friends to what Rare Hare is about without requiring a collector's budget or a special occasion to justify the pour.
Description
Kentucky bourbon, finished the way Cognac makers have done it for five generations.
This starts as 7-year Kentucky straight bourbon and 7+ year American whiskey. Bold, classic, unapologetically American. Then we introduce toasted French oak staves from Tonnellerie Radoux, one of Cognac country's most revered cooperages, using the boisé process: a centuries-old technique that draws out nuanced flavor without overwhelming the spirit's soul. The result tastes like what happens when American confidence meets French precision.
Nose
Soft vanilla and rich toffee from toasted French oak, layered over earthy sarsaparilla and fragrant sandalwood. Pink peppercorn lifts the finish with a lively spark of spice.
Palate
Caramel and oak build the foundation. Vibrant stone fruit and roasted malt emerge, with pink peppercorn adding a final flourish of warmth.
Finish
Crisp and velvety. Lingering vanilla and oak fade into smooth cinnamon and toasted nuts.
50% ABV | 100 Proof | 700ml | $79.99
"A masterfully blended bourbon whiskey that combines traditional American craftsmanship with European-inspired techniques." — The Barrel Tap
"A bold yet graceful expression, richly layered with dark chocolate, stone fruit, and roasted nuts, accented by refined spice from toasted French oak." — Blackwell's Wines
Your entry point into global whiskey. Or your go-to pour when everyday deserves better.
GO DEEPER
Most bourbon never leaves its comfort zone. Born in Kentucky, aged in American oak, bottled, shipped. There's nothing wrong with that tradition. It's produced some of the world's finest whiskey for over two centuries. But it also means most bourbon tastes like a variation on a theme you already know.
The boisé process changes the conversation entirely.
Boisé (from the French word for "wooded") is not barrel finishing in the conventional sense. It doesn't involve transferring spirit from one cask to another. Instead, carefully toasted French oak staves are macerated directly into the aging spirit. Submerged, in full contact, working from within. It's a technique that Cognac producers have refined across generations, and it behaves differently than anything in the American whiskey playbook.
The staves for this expression come from Tonnellerie Radoux, a cooperage in the heart of France's Cognac region that has supplied barrels to some of the world's most celebrated wine and spirits producers for decades. The toast level matters enormously. Too light and the oak contributes nothing meaningful. Too heavy and it overwhelms the bourbon's character with bitter tannins. The sweet spot, the one our team spent months calibrating, introduces refined vanilla, subtle spice, and a textural smoothness that American oak alone doesn't deliver.
What makes this expression distinctive isn't just the French oak influence. It's the tension between two philosophies of whiskey-making. American bourbon is bold, direct, confident. It announces itself. The boisé tradition is patient, layered, understated. It reveals itself slowly. This bottle holds both of those philosophies in balance. The first sip is unmistakably bourbon. The finish is something you've never quite tasted before.
At $79.99, this is designed to be the bottle you reach for often. The one that rewards Tuesday nights as much as Saturday celebrations. The one that introduces friends to what Rare Hare is about without requiring a collector's budget or a special occasion to justify the pour.
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