Iw Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve Whiskey

45%

Appearance:
I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve Whiskey presents itself in the glass with a rich and deep amber hue, offering a visual preview of the complexity within.

Nose:
The aromatic journey begins with a symphony of classic whiskey notes, including caramel, vanilla, and oak. The influence of Cabernet Sauvignon casks adds a unique dimension, introducing subtle hints of dark berries, plum, and a delicate touch of wine tannins. The nose is both inviting and intriguing.

Palate:
Upon the first sip, the whiskey unveils a luxurious and velvety texture. Sweet caramel and vanilla take the lead, creating a smooth and indulgent palate. The interplay with the Cabernet Sauvignon casks is evident, with dark fruit notes and a gentle spiciness adding layers of complexity. The marriage of whiskey and wine influences results in a harmonious and sophisticated flavor profile.

Finish:
The finish is long-lasting and satisfying, with the warmth of the whiskey lingering on the palate. The echoes of dark berries and the subtle tannins from the Cabernet casks contribute to a nuanced conclusion, inviting contemplation and appreciation for the innovative marriage of flavors.

Introducing I.W Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve. This spirit is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged for four years in new charred American oak barrels, then perfected in luxury California Cabernet Sauvignon casks and bottled at Stitzel-Weller Distillery, one of the true cathedrals of the American Whisky industry.Isaac Wolfe Bernheim (November 4, 1848 – April 1, 1945) was an American businessman notable for starting the I. W. Harper brand of premium bourbon whiskey (a historically important brand currently owned by Diageo).
Harper's story begins in 1848 when our founder, Isaac Wolf Bernheim, came to America with $4 and a dream. A century later, his bourbon whiskey empire remains. The Bernheim Bros. distillery opened its doors in 1870 and thrived through Prohibition.
Harper begins in 1848, when German immigrant Isaac Wolfe (I.W.) Bernheim arrived in America with $4 and a dream and founded his own distillery to produce I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Redemption Whiskey is carefully hand-crafted in the river town of Lawrenceburg, Indiana at the 172-year-old MGP Distillery – Whisky Advocate's 2015 Distiller of the Year.
After being cleared from U.S. shelves in the early 1990s, I.W. Harper Bourbon, which is aged for a minimum of four years at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery, is now available again!
Ironically it's an Irish (and not Scottish) distillery that claims the oldest licensed whisky distillery in the world! King James granted the Governer of County Antrim a license to distil Bushmills in 1608, even though the trademark license was only registered in 1784.