Rare Character Liquor Lineup Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Store Pick

Size: 750ML

Proof: 129.48

Product Description:

Rare Character  Liquor Lineup Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Barrel F13-485 • Aged 8 Years 3 Months • 129.48 Proof • Kentucky Straight Bourbon • Single Barrel • Non-chill filtered • Exclusive Liquor Lineup Store Pick.

Barrel F13-485 is a perfect example of why Rare Character has become one of the most respected names in the private-barrel world. Hand-selected by the Liquor Lineup team for power, structure, and character, this 8 year 3 month bourbon delivers the boldness of high-proof Kentucky whiskey with the finesse and balance that separate great barrels from ordinary ones. At 129.48 proof, it’s unapologetic, expressive, and full of depth a single barrel that speaks with its own voice.

 This is a bourbon built for enthusiasts who appreciate flavor that hasn’t been smoothed out by blending  pure, honest, and unforgettable.

 Tasting Notes

•  Nose
• Dense caramel, charred oak, brown butter, orange peel, warm vanilla, and a hint of pipe tobacco. The high proof adds a beautiful heat carrying dark fruit and baking spice aromatics.
• Palate
  Big, rich, and full-bodied. Layers of caramelized sugar, toasted oak, cinnamon bark, dried cherry, and dark chocolate unfold with force. Mid-palate brings roasted peanut brittle, clove, and warm molasses, all wrapped in classic Kentucky barrel char.
• Finish
  Long, commanding, and deeply satisfying lingering oak, bourbon spice, cocoa, leather, and a warming wave of caramel sweetness that hangs on long after the sip.

 Serving Suggestions

•  Neat Best way to experience the full power and personality of this single barrel.
• With a Large Ice Sphere  Softens the heat and reveals deeper notes of fruit, vanilla, and toffee.
• Signature Cocktail “The F13 Old Fashioned”
  
• 2 oz Rare Character F13-485
• ½ tsp demerara syrup
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  Stir, serve over a large cube, garnish with a flamed orange peel and cherry.
  A bold, barrel-forward rendition that lets the whiskey lead.

Why It Matters

 Single barrels like F13-485 represent the purest form of Rare Character’s mission to find whiskey with soul. At 8 years and 3 months, this bourbon sits in the sweet spot where mature oak meets vibrant grain character, all intensified by its 129.48-proof presence. As a Liquor Lineup store pick, availability is extremely limited, making this a standout bottle for collectors and bourbon lovers seeking something unique, powerful, and memorable.