{"product_id":"orphan-barrel-rhetoric-21-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon","title":"Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 21 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrphan Barrel Rhetoric 21 Year Old is the second release in the Rhetoric series, part of Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company, a project created by Diageo in 2013 to commercialize rare stocks of ultra-aged American whiskey discovered at the historic Stitzel-Weller warehouses in Louisville, Kentucky. Originally distilled at the historic Bernheim Distillery, this bourbon represents a progressively aged annual series, with each release adding another year in the barrel and a correspondingly richer, more complex profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDistillery: Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky (Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiscovery: Stitzel-Weller warehouses, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAging: 21 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eABV: 45.1% (90.2 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNose: Oaky and leathery, with vanilla, caramel, honey, cherry, and sweet tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalate: Charred wood, black pepper spice, dark chocolate, and baking spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Long and woody, with cherry blossom and bitter chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRicher and more complex than its 20 Year predecessor thanks to an extra year in the barrel and a slightly higher proof, Rhetoric 21 Year Old is a genuine conversation piece for serious bourbon collectors, with intricate bottle packaging designed to reflect the premium nature of the whiskey inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does Rhetoric 21 Year Old taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOaky and leathery on the nose with vanilla, caramel, and honey, developing charred wood, black pepper, and dark chocolate on the palate, finishing long and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere did this whiskey come from?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was discovered at the historic Stitzel-Weller warehouses in Louisville and originally distilled at the Bernheim Distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs Rhetoric an ongoing annual release?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a progressively aged series, with each release aged an additional year and re-released annually, letting collectors compare vintages side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orphan Barrel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47511117168724,"sku":"OB-RHETORIC21-750","price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/product-rhetoric-21.webp?v=1787040322","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/orphan-barrel-rhetoric-21-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}