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Ampersand Opimus Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 15 Years Finished in Tokaji Barrels
Ampersand Opimus Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 15 Years Finished in Tokaji Barrels

Ampersand Opimus Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 15 Years Finished in Tokaji Barrels
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$149.99

Size: 750ML 

Proof: 117

Product description: 

 Ampersand Opimus 15-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Finished in Tokaji Wine Barrels

15 Years in Bourbon Barrels • Finished for 9 Months in Tokaji Wine Casks • Cask Strength 117 Proof (58.4 % ABV) • Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley

Ampersand Opimus is more than a whiskey it’s a revelation. At its core is a 15-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon with deep heritage roots, widely identified by enthusiasts as a “Buff Turkey” bourbon distilled at Buffalo Trace using Wild Turkey’s mash bill (75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley). After maturing for over a decade and a half, it undergoes a rare secondary maturation: 9 months in Hungarian Tokaji wine barrels, famed for producing some of the world’s most complex dessert wines. The result is a whiskey that balances the muscle of long-aged Kentucky bourbon with the elegance and sweetness of noble-rot wine.

Tasting Notes

  •  Nose
  • Classic bourbon notes of oak, vanilla, and caramel are lifted by Tokaji’s signature fruit tones baked apricot, honeycomb, and candied citrus peel.
  • Palate
    Rich and commanding with layers of dark caramel, toasted oak, dried fig, and tobacco, evolving into orchard fruits, floral honey, and subtle acidity from the Tokaji influence.
  • Finish
    Long, warm, and luxurious—spice and oak persist, while delicate waves of honey, dried apricot, and orange zest leave a sweet, wine-kissed farewell.

 Serving Suggestions

 

 

  • Neat  The only way to fully appreciate the Buff Turkey backbone and Tokaji finish.
  • With a Dash of Water — Unlocks more orchard fruit and softens the oak tannins.
  • Signature Cocktail – “Tokaji Gold Old Fashioned”
    • 2 oz Ampersand Opimus
    • ½ tsp honey syrup
    • 2 dashes orange bitters
    • Stir over ice, strain into a rocks glass with a large cube, garnish with a Tokaji-soaked apricot and flamed orange peel.

Why It Matters

Ampersand Opimus is a storyteller in a bottle a rare Buff Turkey origin bourbon, aged to perfection, then elevated by a finish few distillers dare to attempt. The Tokaji barrels transform an already monumental 15-year bourbon into something layered, fruit-driven, and unforgettable. For collectors, it’s a gem; for connoisseurs, it’s a journey.

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