Rare Perfection 8 Year Old Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey

 64.2% ABV, 750 ml, Lot #06

The Rare Perfection 8 Year Old Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey is a bold and luxurious expression that lives up to its name, offering an uncompromising experience for bourbon enthusiasts. Aged to perfection over eight years and bottled at cask strength, this whiskey captures the essence of premium craftsmanship with its robust character and layered complexity.

Appearance
A rich amber color with deep copper highlights, reflecting its maturity and strength.

Aromas
The nose is intense and inviting, with an intricate bouquet of caramelized brown sugar, toffee, and warm vanilla, interwoven with notes of dried cherries, orange zest, and toasted oak. Subtle hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a whisper of leather add to the complexity.

Palate
On the palate, this bourbon is powerful yet balanced, delivering a full-bodied experience with bold flavors of dark caramel, ripe stone fruits, and spiced honey. Layers of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and a hint of espresso add richness, while a touch of baking spices and oak tannins provide structure.

Finish
The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of toffee, black pepper, and charred oak, leaving a satisfying impression of strength and sophistication.

Overall Impression
The Rare Perfection 8 Year Old Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey is a standout choice for those who appreciate the intensity and complexity of cask-strength bourbons. Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its full range of flavors, this whiskey is a testament to the art of high-proof bourbon making. A true collector's gem and a connoisseur’s delight.

Rare Perfection is a boutique bourbon brand owned by Allied Lomar in California, who's other products include Very Olde St. Nick, Wattie Boone and the Old Man Winter bottles. They have been sourcing bourbon and bottling it for several decades, and they are all easily identified by their uniform use of the same cursive script-style typeface. Company president, Marci Palatella, was Sazerac's agent in the Japanese market for many years, and their early bottlings were contracted to him in his Old Commonwealth distillery.

The partnership with Sazerac in the early 2000s ended this agreement however, with the production of bottles such as this moved to Willett distillery, where they were bottled by its owners, Evan Kulsveen's  Kentucky Bourbon Distillers. The stills at Willett were silent at this point and KBD were sourcing most of their bourbon from Heaven Hill. It is likely that this is where this bourbon came from.  

This is a very small batch 12 year old bourbon, bottled by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers at Willett. Although the Willett distillery is producing its own liquid again now, the still there were silent from the early 1980's until 2012.