Rathskeller Revival 18-Year Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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Bottle & Box

Age: 18-years old

Proof: 117 proof

Source: Bardstown, Kentucky

Mash Bill: 74/18/8 Corn/Rye/Malted Barley

Bottle Count: 161 bottles

Tasting Notes: A beautifully aged whiskey. The nose showcases the age and depth. It opens with sweet oak and ginger snap cookies. There's some notes of dried orange peel, cardamom and dark caramel. It continues to amplify in the glass as it sits. The cherry cobbler and cedar notes start are more predominant as the whiskey opens up. 

The palate is rich with leather, mahogany and black currant syrup. It's silky on the palate as the sweetness moves to an age shou pu'er tea. A touch of oak tannins balance through the mid palate. Juicy, sweet notes and white pepper keep shining through.

All of this combines to a long and oaky finish. Stone fruit and almond skins start to mix with a bit of spice. Herbal tea and honey continue as the proof rounds out.

Story: Rathskeller Revival is designed for patience. Waiting for whiskey to mature takes patience. It takes wisdom and experience to know when the barrel is ready for harvesting. A rare release to showcase that delicate balance. It’s a blend of our oldest and most complex barrels. Each barrel is selected for its depth, balance, and character. At 18 years, this isn’t solely about age. It’s about complexity in the bottle.

The name comes from old-world rathskellers—underground taverns tucked beneath town halls. Dimly lit, full of character, and built for long conversations over a drink. This release is a tribute to that kind of space. A quiet moment. A whiskey that doesn’t need to shout to be heard. 

Bottle & Box

Age: 18-years old

Proof: 117 proof

Source: Bardstown, Kentucky

Mash Bill: 74/18/8 Corn/Rye/Malted Barley

Bottle Count: 161 bottles

Tasting Notes: A beautifully aged whiskey. The nose showcases the age and depth. It opens with sweet oak and ginger snap cookies. There's some notes of dried orange peel, cardamom and dark caramel. It continues to amplify in the glass as it sits. The cherry cobbler and cedar notes start are more predominant as the whiskey opens up. 

The palate is rich with leather, mahogany and black currant syrup. It's silky on the palate as the sweetness moves to an age shou pu'er tea. A touch of oak tannins balance through the mid palate. Juicy, sweet notes and white pepper keep shining through.

All of this combines to a long and oaky finish. Stone fruit and almond skins start to mix with a bit of spice. Herbal tea and honey continue as the proof rounds out.

Story: Rathskeller Revival is designed for patience. Waiting for whiskey to mature takes patience. It takes wisdom and experience to know when the barrel is ready for harvesting. A rare release to showcase that delicate balance. It’s a blend of our oldest and most complex barrels. Each barrel is selected for its depth, balance, and character. At 18 years, this isn’t solely about age. It’s about complexity in the bottle.

The name comes from old-world rathskellers—underground taverns tucked beneath town halls. Dimly lit, full of character, and built for long conversations over a drink. This release is a tribute to that kind of space. A quiet moment. A whiskey that doesn’t need to shout to be heard. 

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