Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 22 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
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About This Bottle
Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 22 Year Old is the third 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 is aged two years longer than the original Rhetoric release, continuing the series' progressively aged annual format that lets collectors compare vintages side by side.
Specs
- Distillery: Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky (Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.)
- Discovery: Stitzel-Weller warehouses, Louisville, Kentucky
- Aging: 22 years
- ABV: 45.1% (90.2 Proof, higher than the 21 Year)
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Toasted grains, cherries, and oak wood
- Palate: Toasted oak, dark chocolate, ripe banana, clove, and anise
- Finish: Long and woody, ending with dark chocolate notes
Slightly more mature and higher proof than its 21 Year predecessor, Rhetoric 22 Year Old is a genuine conversation piece for serious bourbon collectors, continuing Orphan Barrel's commitment to uncovering and sharing rare, exceptionally aged whiskey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rhetoric 22 Year Old taste like?
Toasted grains and cherries on the nose, with toasted oak, dark chocolate, and ripe banana on the palate, finishing long and woody with dark chocolate.
How is this different from Rhetoric 21 Year Old?
It's aged an additional year, giving it a slightly higher proof and more mature, developed flavor profile.
Is Rhetoric an ongoing annual release?
Yes, it's a progressively aged series, with each release aged an additional year and re-released annually.
Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 22 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
$449.99
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