{"product_id":"rare-character-9-year-single-barrel-kentucky-straight-bourbon-116-56-proof-mel-040","title":"Rare Character 9 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 116.56 Proof | MEL-040","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 4 Per Person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Character MEL-040\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e selected exclusively as a Grizzly Spirits (Rare Tequilas) barrel pick — a rich, age-worthy expression bottled at 116.56 proof with 9 years and 7 months of Kentucky oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis barrel showcases classic bourbon character — deep caramel and oak backbone balanced with layered spice, citrus brightness, and soft butterscotch sweetness. It’s an ideal choice for bourbon enthusiasts who love power and complexity in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft brown sugar, light citrus zest, oxidized oak, rickhouse floor, vanilla, butterscotch and a medley of baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buttery mouthfeel, MEL hits with a touch of black pepper, citrus, and vanilla on the front palate; caramel, oak, and nutmeg follow suit mid palate before rounding out with notes of dried cherry, honey, black tea, and butterscotch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium length finish, MEL allows the whiskey to tell its story without being too brash or in your face. The finish starts soft with a base of caramel, oak and vanilla, folding in layers of citrus, black tea, honey, and more oak. MEL is for those who want to savor, but not for too long and enjoy each sip with confidence it will taste great each time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 Years, 7 Months.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Code \u0026amp; Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e MEL-040 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMashbill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75% Corn \/ 13% Rye \/ 12% Malted Barley (MEL-040 Series)\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlc. Vol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58.28% ABV (116.56 Proof)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Character","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52011474583873,"sku":"810096402097","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7223\/6097\/files\/rare-character-grizzly-spirits-single-barrel-mel-40-116-proof-kentucky-bourbon-whiskey.jpg?v=1784840959","url":"https:\/\/heritagereserves.com\/products\/rare-character-9-year-single-barrel-kentucky-straight-bourbon-116-56-proof-mel-040","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}