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Ben Holladay Bourbon LORE 1856 18-Barrel Blend - 118.6 Proof (59.3% ABV)
$159.99 USD
The Ben Holladay Bourbon LORE 1856 18-Barrel Blend is a limited-edition, 7-year-old, cask-strength Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled at 118.6 proof (59.3% ABV) as part of a collaboration with the whiskey group "Bourbon Lore".
Key Features
- Proof: 118.6 (59.3% ABV).
- Age: Aged for 7 years.
- Mash Bill: Uses the original 1856 Ben Holladay recipe of 73% corn, 15% rye, and 12% malted barley.
- Source: Distilled, aged, and bottled at the Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri, using locally grown corn and limestone spring water.
- Availability: This was a one-time, highly sought-after release of 2,982 bottles, and the public sale reportedly sold out in 59 seconds. It is not a recurring product.
Tasting Notes
The blend, curated by a team of bourbon aficionados, offers a complex and rich profile, balancing fruit, spice, and classic bourbon notes.
- Nose: Aromas of toffee, caramel popcorn, and pepper jelly, with hints of maple syrup, toasted oak, and pipe tobacco. Some reviewers also find notes of strawberry and fresh red berries.
- Palate: The palate is creamy and smooth, offering flavors of caramel, milk chocolate, and cinnamon sticks, balanced by notes of dark cherry, sweet oak, and fresh red berries.
- Finish: The finish is described as long and satisfying, with lingering notes of sweet oak, cinnamon, and clove, along with hints of brown butter, dark chocolate, and a touch of smoky char.
Reputation
This collaboration release generated significant hype and quickly became a collector's item due to the involvement of noted whiskey writers and blenders like David Jennings and Clay Risen. It is praised as a "very good" to "excellent" pour that offers a unique and complex Missouri bourbon experience.
