RD1 Spirits in Lexington, Kentucky, known for its wood finishing series of bourbon whiskey’s has extended its product line. The latest limited-edition is a 10-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Brazilian Amburana Wood at acask strength of 117.78 proof.
RD1 didn’t release the source of this latest release other than the fact that it was “crafted by a legacy Kentucky distillery” and aged for 10 years in traditional American oak barrels. RD1 finished this release by adding honeycomb-drilled Brazilian Amburana wood staves to the barrels. RD1 has another Amburana-finished Straight Bourbon – aged four years, bottled at 110 proof with a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye and 9% malted barley. The new Limited Release Bourbon features a different mash bill – 78% corn, 13% rye and 9% malted barley – resulting in a completely different tasting experience.
“RD1 fans are explorers; it’s our job to answer their call for what’s next, and I believe we’ve exceeded expectations on this allocated Bourbon,” said Mike Tetterton, chief executive officer of RD1 Spirits. “Our four-year-old Amburana is a best seller and is known for its nostalgic holiday tasting notes. In this Limited Release, the oak and leather from this decade-old Bourbon are beautifully softened by dynamic yet delicate hints of Amburana wood character. It pairs beautifully with an exquisite cigar.”
RD1 10-Year-Old Cask Strength Bourbon Finished with Brazilian Amburana Wood Tasting Notes
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RD1 says this new release features flavors from the depths of the rickhouse that are brightened by the dynamic, yet delicate Amburana character that draws you in further. On the nose, spiced apple and honey come alive. Upon sipping, allspice mixes with oak and black pepper notes, later transcending into a warm caramel sweetness with hints of ripe peach and baked fruit. Notes of aged oak, tobacco, leather and apple linger with whispers of earth and anise.
Aroma: Spiced apple and honey. Think holidays at grandma’s house.
Palate: Allspice mixes with oak and black pepper notes, later transcending into a warm caramel sweetness with hints of ripe peach and baked fruit.
Finish: Lingering notes of aged oak, leather, apple, and whispers of earth and anise.
Proof: Cask Strength 117.78° (58.89% ABV)
The 10-year Limited Release is packaged in the recognizable RD1 bottle, paired with a rich black and gold label. the brand has released 900 cases on allocation across its U.S. distribution footprint. This new release has a suggested retail price of $299 and is now available for purchase at RD1’s Tasting Room in Lexington on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and at select retailers across the country, and online.
Based in Lexington, Kentucky, RD1 Spirits exists to explore the bourbon frontier. Lexington entrepreneurs founded the company in 2020 to help give life to the stories of Lexington’s bourbon firsts, namely its first federally registered distillery, established in 1865. RD1 is paving its own path, focusing on Kentucky Straight Bourbon and its interaction with various wood finishings in the barrel.
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