Hoste Gold Fashioned

Savor Hoste Gold Fashioned neat or over a large ice cube to fully appreciate its complexity, or use it as a luxurious base for whiskey-forward cocktails. This opulent bottled cocktail shines in cooler months, pairing beautifully with rich, savory dishes like roasted meats or aged cheeses that complement its bold caramel and spice notes.

Nose: Rich caramel and toffee aromas lead, followed by hints of ripe stone fruits like peach and apricot. A subtle spiciness reminiscent of cinnamon and nutmeg emerges, complemented by bright orange zest notes.

Palate: Smooth and full-bodied, with a harmonious blend of bourbon's sweetness and rye's spice. Flavors of toasted oak, dark caramel, and vanilla mingle with dried fruit and a touch of saffron. The bitters add complexity with herbal and citrus undertones.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering notes of baking spices, particularly cinnamon and clove. The finish is pleasantly dry, with a subtle tannic quality reminiscent of fine tea, balanced by a gentle sweetness and a final whisper of orange peel.

Hoste Gold Fashioned is meticulously crafted by blending 9-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with 10 and 6-year-old Indiana Straight Rye Whiskeys, then infusing the mix with custom-made Saffron Bitters, Demerara sugar, and orange zest. What's particularly intriguing about this process is the use of saffron—one of the world's most expensive spices—in the bitters, which adds a unique depth and complexity to this premium bottled cocktail.

• The Hoste Gold Fashioned contains a small amount of saffron in its bitters, making it one of the few cocktails in the world to incorporate this precious spice, which is more expensive by weight than gold.
• Each batch of Hoste Gold Fashioned is crafted using a precise blend of 9-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon and both 10 and 6-year-old Indiana Straight Rye Whiskeys, creating a complexity that's rarely found in bottled cocktails.
• The creator, Robert Haynes, spent over a decade perfecting this recipe at Chicago's renowned cocktail bar, The Violet Hour, before deciding to bottle it - meaning each sip contains years of expertise and refinement.