Description
A rare, ultra-aged expression from the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company, Rhetoric 25 Year delivers a bold and deeply mature profile that showcases the full impact of extended barrel aging.
The nose opens with rich oak, antique wood, and layers of caramelized sugar, followed by hints of leather, vanilla, and subtle dried fruit.
On the palate, it’s intense and structured, revealing notes of baking spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg alongside dried fruit, charred barrel, and a slightly smoky edge. Waves of toffee, molasses, and dark chocolate add depth, creating a complex and evolving sip.
The finish is long, dry, and oak-forward, with lingering spice, cocoa, and warm barrel influence that speaks to its remarkable age.
A true collector’s bourbon built for seasoned enthusiasts who appreciate deep oak complexity and rare, long-aged whiskey.
Available now from America’s Finest Liquor Store – Onlineliquor.com.
The latest Orphan Barrel bourbon has arrived, and it will be familiar to fans of the brand. Rhetoric 25 year old follows up on the previous five releases at 20, 21, 22, 23, and 25 years old with one more year of age and a tiny bump in proof to 45.5% ABV. This whiskey is from the dwindling bourbon stocks found in the old Stitzel-Weller warehouses in Louisville, Kentucky, and was distilled was distilled between 1990 and 1993 at the Bernheim distillery, “historically located at 17th and Breckenridge”
”Official tasting notes suggest an “aroma of rich vanilla oak, brown sugar and chocolate. Taste begins with orchard fruit accented with a hint of allspice, and gives way to a warming finish with of nutmeg and caramel notes.”
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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