Bluegrass Distillers Elkwood Reserve 18 Years Old "Bunghole Blaster" Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey The Prime Barrel Pick#136

Premium Single Barrel Whiskey from Historic Barton 1792 Distillery

Experience ultra-rare 18-year-old bourbon perfection with only 95 bottles available worldwide

Discover the extraordinary Elkwood Reserve 18 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon, an exceptional whiskey expression from Kentucky's legendary Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown. This limited-edition single barrel bourbon represents the pinnacle of American whiskey craftsmanship, aged to perfection over 18 years and bottled at cask strength.

Why Elkwood Reserve 18 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Stands Apart

Distilled at America's oldest continuously operating bourbon distillery in the heart of Kentucky's Bourbon Capital, this rare single barrel expression showcases the mastery of traditional bourbon making. Our Prime Barrel selection committee unanimously chose this exceptional barrel from six carefully evaluated options during blind tastings - a testament to its outstanding quality.

Key Stats:

• Ultra-Limited Release: Only 95 bottles available from this single barrel
• 18+ Years Aged: Distilled May 17, 2007, aged 18 years and 1 month
• Cask Strength: Bottled at robust 124 proof for maximum flavor intensity
• Traditional Mashbill: Classic Barton 74/18/8 recipe (74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley)
• Unanimous Selection: Chosen by an expert panel in a blind tasting evaluation

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Complex and bold aromatics featuring rich caramel, pure vanilla extract, brown sugar, and Bit-O-Honey candy, beautifully layered with warming baking spices and mature oak character.
• Palate: Luxurious vanilla and toasted caramel lead into brown sugar sweetness, complemented by floral honey notes, warm cinnamon spice, subtle dried orange peel, and distinguished old oak depth.
• Finish: Extended and satisfying with lingering baking spices, herbal tea complexity, honey sweetness, and elegantly charred oak that speaks to its 18-year maturation.

Perfect for Whiskey Collectors and Connoisseurs

This single-barrel bourbon expression offers the complexity and refinement that serious whiskey enthusiasts demand. Whether you're building a premium bourbon collection, seeking a special occasion whiskey, or looking for the perfect gift for a bourbon lover, Elkwood Reserve delivers an unforgettable tasting experience.

Barrel Specifications

• Distillery: Barton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
• Distillation Date: May 17, 2007
• Age Statement: 18 years, 1 month
• Proof: 124 (62% ABV)
• Mashbill: 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley
• Bottle Count: 95 bottles total
• Type: Single barrel, cask strength bourbon whiskey

Order Your Elkwood Reserve 18 Year Single Barrel Today

With fewer than 100 bottles in existence, this exceptional single-barrel bourbon won't last long. Add this rare Kentucky bourbon to your collection and experience the tradition, craftsmanship, and time-honored excellence that only comes from 18 years of patient aging in American oak.

Perfect for: Bourbon collectors, whiskey enthusiasts, special occasions, corporate gifts, wedding celebrations, retirement gifts, milestone celebrations

Nose:  Bold and complex with caramel, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and Bit-O-Honey layered with baking spices and oak

Palate:  Vanilla, toasted caramel, brown sugar, floral honey, cinnamon, hint of dried orange peel, and old oak

Finish:  Lingering baking spices, herbal tea, honey, and slightly charred old oak