{"product_id":"orphan-barrel-rhetoric-25-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon","title":"Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 25 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrphan Barrel Rhetoric 25 Year Old is the sixth and final release in the progressively aged Rhetoric series, part of Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company, a project created by Diageo to commercialize rare stocks of ultra-aged American whiskey discovered at the historic Stitzel-Weller warehouses in Louisville, Kentucky. Distilled between 1990 and 1993 at the Bernheim Distillery from a mash bill of 86 percent corn, 8 percent malted barley, and 6 percent rye, this expression completes the series' age exploration, five years older than the original 20 Year release that started it all in 2014.\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\"\u003eMash Bill: 86% corn, 8% malted barley, 6% rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAging: 25 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eABV: 45.5% (91 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: Rich oak and vanilla, with dried fruit, cherries, and allspice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalate: Oak-forward, with nutmeg, caramel, and cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Warm and slightly spicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs the oldest and final entry in the Rhetoric series, this expression represents the culmination of Orphan Barrel's multi-year age exploration project, offering serious bourbon collectors the chance to complete a full vertical lineup and compare how a quarter-century in oak shapes a single source 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 25 Year Old taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich oak and vanilla on the nose, with dried fruit and cherries, developing nutmeg, caramel, and cocoa on the palate, finishing warm and slightly spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this the final release in the Rhetoric series?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the 25 Year Old is the sixth and final entry, completing a progressively aged lineup that began with the 20 Year Old in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow does this compare to the younger Rhetoric releases?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt carries the highest proof in the series (91 vs. 90 for the 20 Year) and the most developed oak character from its full 25 years of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orphan Barrel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47512798363732,"sku":"OB-RHETORIC25-750","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/Orphan-Barrel-Rhetoric-25-Year-Old-Kentucky-Straight-Bourbon-Whiskey.webp?v=1787073727","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/orphan-barrel-rhetoric-25-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}