{"product_id":"o-k-i-single-barrel-bourbon-repeal-day-trilogy-act-1-thirsty-first-120-9-proof","title":"O.K.I. Single Barrel Bourbon 'Repeal Day' Trilogy - Act 1 \"Thirsty-First\" 120.9 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof: \u003c\/strong\u003e115-120 proof\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003e6+ Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel #: \u003c\/strong\u003e75-86\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eVaries by barrel. This lot of barrels we looked for notes of caramel, vanilla and baking spice with buttery mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9lbrp\" data-offset-key=\"eidh1-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"eidh1-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"eidh1-0-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Repeal Day Trilogy is a way to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. Seelbach's has partnered with O.K.I Bourbon to release three lots of single barrels over the next 6 weeks. The final \"Act\" releases on December 5th to celebrate Repeal Day. Each lot of barrels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"passivevoice\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"eidh1-1-0\"\u003ewas tasted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"eidh1-2-0\"\u003e and selected to represent an era of Prohibition. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9lbrp\" data-offset-key=\"6i1ve-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6i1ve-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6i1ve-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9lbrp\" data-offset-key=\"e2f34-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"e2f34-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAct 1 is \"Thirsty-First\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e2f34-0-1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hardreadability\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e2f34-1-0\"\u003eAt 11 PM on June 30, 1919 in Lowell, Massachusetts residents and neighbors from surrounding towns flooded the small town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e2f34-2-0\"\u003e. They were there to stock up on liquor before the sale became illegal. The 18th Amendment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"passivevoice\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e2f34-3-0\"\u003ewas ratified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e2f34-4-0\"\u003e on January 16, 1919. This Amendment prohibited the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors\". But, a Wartime Prohibition jumpstarted the prohibition in some states! On July 1, 1919 (now known as June \"Thirsty-First\"), alcohol sales \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"passivevoice\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e2f34-5-0\"\u003ewere banned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e2f34-6-0\"\u003e. We selected Act 1 barrels because they're what we would buy leading up to a prohibition. If we had to stockpile, these are the bottles. They're versatile flavor profiles and drink much lower than their proof. Notes of caramel, vanilla and baking spice are abundant.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9lbrp\" data-offset-key=\"ae3es-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"ae3es-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ae3es-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9lbrp\" data-offset-key=\"4sq9i-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4sq9i-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAct 2 of the O.K.I. Repeal Trilogy \u003cspan class=\"passivevoice\"\u003eis named\u003c\/span\u003e \"The Volstead Act\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4sq9i-2-1\"\u003e. The Volstead Act \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"passivevoice\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4sq9i-3-0\"\u003ewas passed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4sq9i-4-0\"\u003e Congress in October 28, 1919. That following January the Nationwide prohibition of alcohol went into full effect. This was a sad time for distillers and responsible consumers across the country. The barrels selected for Act 2 pack a punch. They're some of the higher proofed barrels. They also highlight flavor notes of citrus oil, black pepper and cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9lbrp\" data-offset-key=\"fu8ds-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fu8ds-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fu8ds-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9lbrp\" data-offset-key=\"6or07-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6or07-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAct 3, the final act, is rightfully named \"Repeal Day!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6or07-0-1\"\u003e. The Eighteenth Amendment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"passivevoice\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6or07-1-0\"\u003ewas repealed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6or07-2-0\"\u003e on December 5, 1933. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hardreadability\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6or07-3-0\"\u003eAfter a long fought battle, the manufacturing, sale and transportation of alcohol was once again made legal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6or07-4-0\"\u003e. Was it because politicians missed their night cap? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hardreadability\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6or07-5-0\"\u003eOr, the fact that before the Volstead Act, around 14% of federal, state, and local tax revenues came from the alcohol industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6or07-6-0\"\u003e? We don't know, but we'll raise a glass either way. This last lot of barrels is easy to drink and will make you want a second pour. It highlights rich notes of dried fruit and toasted turbinado sugar. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9lbrp\" data-offset-key=\"7crgf-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7crgf-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7crgf-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9lbrp\" data-offset-key=\"bomtj-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"bomtj-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bomtj-0-0\"\u003eO.K.I. (Ohio. Kentucky. Indiana) birthplace to 95% of the world's bourbon supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O.K.I Bourbon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42995730907304,"sku":"42995730907304","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/seelbachs.com\/products\/o-k-i-single-barrel-bourbon-repeal-day-trilogy-act-1-thirsty-first-120-9-proof","provider":"Seelbach's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}