A Little Background
Rising Tide Spirits Old Stubborn Straight Bourbon Batch 2 is a marriage of equal parts 10, 11 & 12-year aged barrels, boasting a robust 123.8 Proof at cask strength. Crafted from a mash bill of Corn, Rye, and Malted Barley, this whiskey is a testament to expertise. Distilled in West Virginia and bottled in Kentucky, it bears the hallmark of quality.
Spearheaded by Ed Bley, the former spirits manager renowned for his curated selections, Rising Tide Spirits presents an exclusive opportunity with its inaugural premium product line. This second release, meticulously crafted and never to be replicated, promises an unforgettable experience. Rising Tide Spirits Old Stubborn Straight Bourbon Batch 2 carries a retail price of $250 USD.
(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)
Color
Burnished
Nose
Orange, Brack’s Caramels, leather, dark dried dates, and vanilla extract.
Palate
Baking spice, black walnuts, cherry, caramel, vanilla, and oak.
Finish
Spice, dark espresso, baking spice, leather, used teabags, pecans, cherry, orange, and oak.
In closing
In conclusion, Rising Tide Spirits’ Old Stubborn Straight Bourbon Batch 2 delivers a sensory journey like no other. From the tantalizing nose filled with notes of orange, caramel, and leather to the explosion of flavors on the palate, including baking spice, cherry, and oak, each sip offers a symphony of taste. The long and pleasant finish, marked by a medley of spice, espresso, and fruit, leaves a lasting impression.
Juicy from start to finish, with the oak seamlessly woven in without drying the palate, this bourbon is truly an embodiment of its name. If one word were to encapsulate the essence of this remarkable spirit, it would undoubtedly be “juicy.”
The sample used for this review was provided to us by Rising Tide Spirits with no strings attached. We thank them for the wonderful opportunity!
Rising Tide Spirits Old Stubborn Straight Bourbon Batch 2
123.8 Proof
The Good
- Juiciness Throughout
- Great Balance of Oak
The Bad
- Limited
