High N' Wicked Cask Strength 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Name: High N' Wicked Cask Strength 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brand: Altamar
Price: 97.99 USD
Availability: InStock

750ml & 125 Proof

High N' Wicked Cask Strength 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a Whiskey from the High N' Wicked Specialty Whiskeys' Collection brand hailing from America.

What is High N' Wicked Cask Strength 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon?

High N' Wicked Cask Strength 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon stands out with its bold 125.2 proof and high-rye mash bill, delivering a powerful yet nuanced flavor profile. Interestingly, this bourbon is made using a sweet mash process, a less common technique where fresh yeast is used for each fermentation batch, resulting in a more consistent and cleaner flavor compared to the typical sour mash method used by most distilleries.

Why do we love High N' Wicked Cask Strength 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon?

High N' Wicked Cask Strength 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon stands out with its unusually high rye content (39%) for a bourbon, creating a bold and spicy profile that's balanced by 5 years of aging in new, medium-toast Missouri white oak barrels. This unique combination delivers a complex, full-flavored spirit that's both assertive and nuanced, offering cocktail enthusiasts a chance to explore how a high-rye bourbon can elevate classic recipes or shine in creative new concoctions.

How do you drink High N' Wicked Cask Strength 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon?

This bold, high-proof bourbon shines when sipped neat or with a splash of water to open up its complex flavors, though it also stands up beautifully in spirit-forward cocktails that let its character shine through. Its rich, warming profile makes it an ideal companion for chilly autumn evenings, pairing wonderfully with hearty dishes like smoked brisket, roasted root vegetables, or dark chocolate desserts.

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Nose: Rich dark fruits dominate, with blackberries and plums at the forefront. Vanilla and caramel provide a sweet backbone, while hints of pipe tobacco and leather add depth. Subtle notes of toasted pecans, cinnamon, and coffee cake emerge as the bourbon opens up.

Palate: Full-bodied and complex. The high rye content shines through with a spicy kick of toasted cinnamon and black pepper. Caramelized sweets and dark fruits balance the heat, accompanied by oak tannins. A nutty quality reminiscent of pecan pie lingers throughout.

Finish: Long and warming. The sweetness fades to reveal more of the oak influence, with a pleasant dryness. Honey and toasted nuts persist, while subtle hints of orange peel and coffee provide a final layer of complexity. The high proof leaves a satisfying warmth in the chest.

High N' Wicked Cask Strength 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon is crafted using a unique sweet mash process, which uses only fresh ingredients for each batch instead of recycling a portion from the previous fermentation. The high-rye mash bill, combined with a 5-year aging period in seasoned, medium toast new #4 char Missouri white oak barrels, results in a bold and complex spirit with layers of flavor that showcase both the grain and oak influences.

High N' Wicked's 5 Year Old Bourbon uses a ""sweet mash"" fermentation process, unlike most Kentucky bourbons that use sour mash. This rare technique results in a cleaner, more vibrant flavor profile that truly showcases the quality of the grains.

The bourbon's unusually high rye content (39%) puts it in a category known as ""high rye bourbon,"" giving it a spicy kick that sets it apart from traditional Kentucky bourbons. This makes it an excellent choice for classic cocktails like the Sazerac or Old Fashioned.

Despite being aged for only 5 years, High N' Wicked's bourbon achieves a complexity typically associated with much older spirits. This is partly due to the use of medium toast, #4 char barrels, which impart rich flavors more quickly than standard bourbon barrels.

Main Ingredient: Bourbon
Country of Origin: United States