{"product_id":"orphan-barrel-rhetoric-22-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon","title":"Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 22 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrphan 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.\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: 22 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eABV: 45.1% (90.2 Proof, higher than the 21 Year)\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: Toasted grains, cherries, and oak wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalate: Toasted oak, dark chocolate, ripe banana, clove, and anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Long and woody, ending with dark chocolate notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSlightly 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.\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 22 Year Old taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToasted grains and cherries on the nose, with toasted oak, dark chocolate, and ripe banana on the palate, finishing long and woody with dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow is this different from Rhetoric 21 Year Old?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's aged an additional year, giving it a slightly higher proof and more mature, developed flavor profile.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orphan Barrel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47511118446676,"sku":"OB-RHETORIC22-750","price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/product-rhetoric-22.webp?v=1787040662","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/orphan-barrel-rhetoric-22-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}