Rare Stash Bourbon #2 is built on a simple premise: every so often you come across something truly rare, and it deserves to be bottled with care rather than blended away. The brand seeks out unique, select and highly limited barrels of bourbon that have been set aside, then artfully crafts them into a whiskey that is distinctive in form, age, taste and availability. For this release, two straight bourbons were married together, an 8.5 year old aged in number four char white oak barrels and a 7.5 year old rested in number three char white oak, sourced from Tennessee and Indiana and brought together in Bardstown, Kentucky, the heart of bourbon country. Both components share a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley, giving the blend a backbone of rye spice beneath its sweetness. Bottled at 45.5% ABV (91 proof), the strength was chosen deliberately to magnify the natural flavors rather than mask them, so the taste and finish deliver an extended array of flavor with a soothing heat. The nose is rich and slightly sweet, with vanilla, oak and caramel. The first sip fills the palate immediately, then settles into a penetrating warmth carrying balanced notes of vanilla, butterscotch, oak and a hint of chocolate. The finish is long and tantalizing yet smooth, with the kind of balance between flavor and proof that keeps you reaching for another pour. Bold and smooth at once, it works neat, over a large cube, or as the backbone of a serious Old Fashioned. Presented in a heavy squared decanter with a wood topped cork and copper foiled labeling, it makes a handsome gift for anyone who appreciates a well aged, well blended bourbon.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
45.5% |
| Proof |
91 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Type |
Bourbon Whiskey, Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskies |
| Release |
#2 |
| Bottled By |
Rare Stash, Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Component Whiskies |
8.5 year (Char #4 white oak) and 7.5 year (Char #3 white oak) |
| Sourcing |
Tennessee and Indiana straight bourbon |
| Mashbill |
75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm golden amber.
Nose: Rich and slightly sweet, with vanilla, oak and caramel.
Palate: Full and immediate, with vanilla, butterscotch, oak and a hint of chocolate over a penetrating warmth.
Finish: Long, smooth and tantalizing, with balanced sweetness and gentle heat.
FAQ
What proof is Rare Stash Bourbon #2?
It is bottled at 45.5% ABV, which is 91 proof.
How old is the whiskey in Rare Stash #2?
It blends an 8.5 year old and a 7.5 year old straight bourbon.
What is the mashbill?
Both component bourbons share a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley.
Where is Rare Stash Bourbon made?
The straight bourbons are sourced from Tennessee and Indiana, then blended and bottled by Rare Stash in Bardstown, Kentucky.
How is #2 different from Rare Stash #3?
Release #3 is a separate bottling: 100% Kentucky straight bourbon at 96 proof, blending 9 year and 5 year whiskies with a 78/13/9 mash bill.
Where can I buy Rare Stash Bourbon #2 online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
