Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks 750mL

Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks

Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks | Approx. 57%–57.35% ABV | 114–114.7 Proof | 750mL | Indiana, USA | Minimum 5 Years Old | Cognac Cask Finish | Cask Strength

Process & Profile

Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks is a limited cask-strength bourbon that explores the influence of traditional French Cognac oak. The bourbon matures for a minimum of 5 years in American white oak barrels before receiving an extended finish in ex-Cognac Limousin oak casks. This secondary maturation adds layers of dried fruit, citrus, honey, dark chocolate, and toasted oak while preserving the rich caramel, spice, and vanilla character of the underlying bourbon.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Orange marmalade, citrus zest, marzipan, baked bread, and gentle oak.

• Palate: Golden raisins, wildflower honey, dark chocolate, crème brûlée, dried tobacco, and candied orange peel.

• Finish: Long and warming with sweet citrus, toasted oak, dark chocolate, and lingering spice.

What Makes It Special

• Part of Doc Swinson's limited Exploratory Series, created to highlight distinctive cask-finishing techniques.

• Bottled at cask strength, with documented releases ranging from approximately 114 to 114.7 proof.

• Matured for a minimum of 5 years in American white oak barrels.

• Finished in ex-Cognac Limousin oak casks for added fruit, sweetness, and oak complexity.

• Cognac cask influence brings notes of golden raisin, citrus, honey, chocolate, and toasted wood.

• Bottled in a 750mL format with a rich, concentrated profile designed for sipping.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks neat to experience its full combination of bourbon sweetness and Cognac-cask fruit. Because it is bottled at cask strength, a few drops of water can reveal additional honey, citrus, chocolate, and oak. It can also be served over a large ice cube for a softer and more gradual sipping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks?
   Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks is a limited cask-strength bourbon matured for at least five years before additional finishing in ex-Cognac Limousin oak casks.

2. What proof is Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks?
   Documented releases of Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks have been bottled at approximately 114 to 114.7 proof.

3. How is Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks aged?
   Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks matures for a minimum of five years in American white oak barrels before finishing in ex-Cognac Limousin oak casks.

4. What does Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks taste like?
   Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks offers notes of orange marmalade, golden raisins, honey, dark chocolate, crème brûlée, candied citrus, and toasted oak.

5. Where can I buy Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks?
   Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits.