Doc Holliday 13 Year Armagnac Cask Finish is a bold, collector worthy single barrel bourbon from the World Whiskey Society, the producer behind the acclaimed Doc Holliday series that pays tribute to John Henry Doc Holliday, the legendary American gambler, gunfighter, and dentist of the Wild West. This expression begins as a Kentucky straight bourbon aged a full 13 years in new charred American oak, a notably long maturation that has become increasingly rare in the bourbon world, before being transferred to French Armagnac casks for finishing. Armagnac, the venerable brandy of Gascony, lends the whiskey velvety dark fruit, warm spice, and a layer of refined French oak nuance, marrying robust Kentucky tradition with Old World elegance. Drawn from a single barrel and bottled uncut at cask strength, generally around 108 proof, every bottle offers a unique, undiluted flavor profile that can never be exactly replicated, with the proof varying slightly from barrel to barrel. Released in ultra limited, numbered quantities, it is the kind of bottle that tends to vanish quickly into private collections. In the glass it pours a deep, rich amber with ruby glints and opens with a nose of dried figs, Armagnac soaked raisins, caramel, and toasted oak. The palate is full and layered, with rich vanilla, dark cherries, plum, and baking spice over hints of leather and pipe tobacco, while the finish is long, velvety, and complex, with deep fruit, oak, and a soft, lingering sweetness. Best enjoyed neat or with just a splash of water to unlock its full depth, it is a striking centerpiece for any serious bourbon collection and a fitting homage to the slickest gunslinger in the West.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Doc Holliday (World Whiskey Society) |
| Producer |
World Whiskey Society |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Armagnac cask finish) |
| Expression |
13 Year, Armagnac Cask Finish, Single Barrel Cask Strength |
| Age Statement |
13 Years |
| Mashbill |
Bourbon (mashbill not officially disclosed) |
| Maturation |
Aged 13 years in new charred American oak, finished in Armagnac casks |
| Bottling |
Single barrel, cask strength (uncut), limited numbered release |
| ABV |
54% (typical; single barrel, varies) |
| Proof |
108 (typical; single barrel, varies by barrel) |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with ruby glints.
Nose: Dried figs, Armagnac soaked raisins, caramel, and toasted oak, with a hint of dark chocolate.
Palate: Rich vanilla and caramel with dark cherries, plum, fig, and baking spice, plus hints of leather and pipe tobacco.
Finish: Long, velvety, and complex, with deep fruit, oak, and soft lingering sweetness.
FAQ
What makes this release special? It is a 13 year Kentucky straight bourbon finished in French Armagnac casks, drawn from a single barrel and bottled at cask strength in limited, numbered quantities.
What is Armagnac cask finishing? After maturing in new charred oak, the bourbon is transferred to casks that held Armagnac, the brandy of Gascony, which adds dark fruit, spice, and French oak complexity.
What proof is it? It is bottled at cask strength, typically around 108 proof (54 percent ABV), though as a single barrel the exact proof can vary. Confirm against the bottle.
How old is it? Aged a full 13 years before the Armagnac finish.
How should I drink it? Neat, or with a splash of water to open up its layered depth.
Where can I buy Doc Holliday 13 Year Armagnac Finish online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
