{"product_id":"doc-swinsons-exploratory-series-lesprit","title":"Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks 750mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDoc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight 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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoc 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 \u003cstrong\u003e5 years in American white oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e before receiving an extended finish in \u003cstrong\u003eex-Cognac Limousin oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange marmalade, citrus zest, marzipan, baked bread, and gentle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden raisins, wildflower honey, dark chocolate, crème brûlée, dried tobacco, and candied orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with sweet citrus, toasted oak, dark chocolate, and lingering spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Doc Swinson's limited \u003cstrong\u003eExploratory Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, created to highlight distinctive cask-finishing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003ecask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, with documented releases ranging from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e114 to 114.7 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e5 years in American white oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003eex-Cognac Limousin oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e for added fruit, sweetness, and oak complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognac cask influence brings notes of golden raisin, citrus, honey, chocolate, and toasted wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled in a 750mL format with a rich, concentrated profile designed for sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoc 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDocumented releases of Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks have been bottled at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e114 to 114.7 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoc 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoc 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series L’Esprit (The Spirit) Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoc 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Doc Swinson's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43663778021601,"sku":"","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/doc-swinson-s-exploratory-series-l-esprit-the-spirit-straight-bourbon-finished-in-cognac-casks-750ml-the-barrel-tap-www-thebarreltap-com_6d2539e9-b53a-414e-ac92-6684535b0b6d.jpg?v=1691181190","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/doc-swinsons-exploratory-series-lesprit","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}