Old Hunter's Bourbon Cask Reserve Rye Whisky 70cl
A enticing Czech Rye Whisky, brings vanilla notes from ageing in ex-bourbon barrels
Description
Old Hunter's Bourbon Cask Reserve Rye Whisky
It was over 500 years ago, in 1518 when the history behind Old Hunter's Reserve Rye Whisky started. This whisky is created in Czechia at the Palírna U Zeleného stromu (The Green Tree Distillery). This is the oldest distillery in Europe. Certainly a great start for a whisky.
Unlike their classic Reserve Rye Whisky, the Bourbon Cask edition is aged exclusively in small (250 litre) ex-bourbon oak casks (known as Hogshead). These casks ensure a mild vanilla flavour with a woody finish. The ageing is done in the cellars of Prostějov 5 metres underground, where their Blend Master (Roman Petruš) oversees the distillates. This ageing process lasts for four years.
The copper coloured whisky brings sweet and fruity aromas to the nose. The palate delivers vanilla beans wrapped in honey, a touch of white pepper and fruity blackberries. These lead to a long-lasting woody aftertaste
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Perfect Serve
The distiller's don't believe there is 'one' correct way to enjoy their Rye. However they suggest trying at room temperature, as this ensures all the aromas are awakened. Or they reckon that enjoying with a little water brings the flavours forward and a little more pronounced.
