Orphan Barrel Fanged Pursuit 17 year Straight Bourbon

Orphan Barrel Fanged Pursuit 17 year Straight Bourbon

Orphan Barrel is well-known for its rare, limited-release expressions made from long-matured barrels that were independently aged. Each whiskey is launched in exclusive batches, and once it sells out, it’s never released again. Its newest release is a bourbon whiskey that spent almost two decades maturing.

This whiskey began with a mash bill of 68-74% corn, 18-22% rye, and 8-10% malted barley. The first non-chill-filtered Kentucky straight bourbon released by Orphan Barrel, it was matured for seventeen years in charred American oak barrels.

According to the brand, this results in a memorable whiskey that begins with a nose of vanilla, red cherries, and honey. Sipping it reveals hints of toasted oak, orchard fruits, and spices. The mouthfeel is described as velvety. A long-aged whiskey like this should be sipped neat, on the rocks, or with a splash or two of water to open up the aromas and flavors.