Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750mL

Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 56.29% ABV | 112.58 Proof | 750mL | 9.5 Years | Barrel #050 | Distilled 2016 | Bottled 2026 | Single Barrel | Cask Strength | Uncut & Unfiltered | Kentucky

Process & Profile

Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a mature single barrel Kentucky bourbon selected as part of Rare Character Whiskey Co.’s revived Pride of Anderson County series. This specific release comes from Barrel #050, distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2026 after 9.5 years of maturation in new charred American oak.

Bottled at its natural 56.29% ABV (112.58 proof), Barrel #050 is presented uncut and unfiltered to preserve the whiskey’s individual cask character, texture, and concentration. Rather than blending multiple barrels to create a standardized profile, each Pride of Anderson County release represents one specific barrel and the unique characteristics it developed during nearly a decade of Kentucky maturation.

Rare Character originally introduced Pride of Anderson County as an exceptionally limited whiskey project before expanding it into an ongoing single barrel series. The modern releases remain centered on carefully selected Kentucky-distilled and Kentucky-aged whiskey, with each barrel carrying its own proof and individual personality.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, toasted oak, roasted nuts, and warm baking spice.

• Palate: Brown sugar, toffee, mature oak, dark fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, leather, and black pepper.

• Finish: Long and warming with caramelized sweetness, seasoned oak, baking spice, tobacco, and lingering dark fruit.

What Makes It Special

• Matured for 9.5 years in Kentucky.

• Drawn from individual Barrel #050.

• Distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2026, giving collectors precise vintage and bottling information.

• Bottled at 112.58 proof (56.29% ABV).

• Released at natural cask strength without dilution to a standardized proof.

• Presented uncut and unfiltered to retain greater texture and barrel character.

• Part of Rare Character’s Pride of Anderson County single barrel series.

• Matured in new charred American oak, as required for Kentucky straight bourbon.

• Each barrel represents a finite release that cannot be duplicated once the whiskey from that cask is gone.

• Particularly appealing to collectors of Rare Character bourbon, Kentucky single barrels, cask-strength whiskey, and vintage-dated bourbon releases.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Bourbon Barrel #050 neat first in a Glencairn or other whiskey glass. Allow the bourbon several minutes to rest so its mature oak, caramel, dark fruit, vanilla, leather, and spice characteristics have time to develop.

At 112.58 proof, a few drops of water can help reveal additional sweetness and fruit while softening some of the concentrated oak and barrel spice. A large ice cube is another option for a slower sipping experience, though the single barrel and cask-strength character are best explored at full proof before dilution.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon?
   Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a single barrel, cask-strength Kentucky straight bourbon selected by Rare Character Whiskey Co. This specific release comes from Barrel #050 and was distilled in 2016 before being bottled in 2026.

2. What proof is Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Barrel #050?
   Rare Character Pride of Anderson County Barrel #050 is bottled at 112.58 proof, equivalent to 56.29% ABV.

3. When was Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Barrel #050 distilled and bottled?
   Barrel #050 was distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2026 after approximately 9.5 years of maturation in Kentucky.

4. Is Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon a single barrel whiskey?
   Yes. Pride of Anderson County is an ongoing single barrel series, meaning each barrel is bottled separately rather than blended together. Barrel #050 therefore has its own proof and individual flavor profile that may differ from other Pride of Anderson County barrels.

5. Where can I buy Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon?
   Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Barrel #050 is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for Rare Character whiskey, single barrel bourbon, cask-strength releases, and collectible spirits.