Brook Hill 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon

Appearance: In the glass, Brook Hill 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon reveals a deep and alluring amber, hinting at the decade-long maturation process that has bestowed it with a rich, velvety character. Nose: Upon first approach, the nose is greeted by an inviting symphony of vanilla and caramel. Subtle notes of charred oak dance gracefully, offering a preview of the depth and complexity that awaits. Palate: The first sip is a revelation of smooth elegance. Brook Hill 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon delivers a well-balanced fusion of toffee and caramel, creating a luscious and indulgent mouthfeel. The oak influence asserts itself, contributing layers of depth and complexity, while a gentle undercurrent of dried fruit adds a nuanced sweetness. Finish: The finish is a masterful blend of warmth and spice, a testament to the bourbon's decade-long journey in charred oak barrels. The lingering notes of vanilla and a touch of pepper provide a satisfying conclusion to a sip that is both refined and robust.

Bourbon distillation is the process of purifying the bourbon by heating and vaporizing it. The vapor, once condensed, is collected to obtain a purer and more concentrated alcoholic substance. Most distillers put bourbon through distillation twice. In the first step, the bourbon goes through column stills.Although historians remain divided on exactly when bourbon was invented and where the name even derives from, we do know that Evan Williams opened the first commercial whiskey distillery in Louisville in 1783 — even before Kentucky was an official state — and that the 1800s were a booming time for the offbeat brown .Kentucky boasts some of the richest, most fertile soil in the country, ideal for growing the major ingredient in bourbon: corn. Bourbon must contain at least 51 percent corn, and Kentucky is up to the task. The state has been corn country since its earliest days in the late 1700s.A distillery makes hard alcohol like whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, etc. The process of making distilled spirits starts off much of the same as making beer. We start by combining some basic ingredients such as grains, yeast & water. Of course each product's recipe varies.The origins of the name bourbon are extremely uncertain. However, the most prominent contenders are Bourbon County in Kentucky and Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Both took their names from the House of Bourbon, a European royal house of French origin.

Size: 750 mL

Proof: 62.5%
*Please note that the ABV may vary