Rebel Straight Bourbon Whiskey - French Oak Barrel Finish 70cl

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Rebel Straight Bourbon Whiskey - French Oak Barrel Finish

Founded in 1849 by William Larue Weller, Rebel have been defying trends since the very beginning. At that time the everyone was creating bourbon using a rye mashbill. They decided to do things differently, and pioneered wheat-based bourbon. 

Now, over 170 years later, they continue to defy trends - whilst also winning awards with their wheated recipe.  

There are a number of requirements for a Bourbon to be labelled as a 'straight bourbon'. They need to have been aged for a minimum of two years (and if under four, the age must be shown), and not have any added colouring, flavouring or other spirits

For their French Oak Barrel Finish (which is a limited edition production of only 6000 bottles), they take their original Rebel Straight Bourbon (which is aged for at least 4 years in American Oak), and give it a final ageing in French Oak barrels. This adds a unique depth and flavour to the already delicious Bourbon!

It's colour is a warm amber, which gives aromas full of ripe fruite and berries and sweet honey. Vanilla, caramel and a hint of oak come through too.

It's colour is a bright amber, which gives a soft aromas full of fruit. Cinnamon, mocha and Vanilla, and a hint of oak come through too.

The flavour remains full, like the original. Dark chocolate and nutmeg greet the palate, and the vanilla and mocha flavours also develop. The finish brings in toasted spice, more coffee and light sweet fruit.

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Perfect Serve

This is deliciously smooth, and we feel best enjoyed neat, on the rocks (so as to appreciate the nuances from the barrel finish).