Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Maple Brulee 'Nutty Nilla Wafer'

Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer'

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels | 65.6% ABV | 131.2 Proof | 750mL | 8 Years Old | Barrel LX9676 | 6-Month Maple Brûlée Finish | Single Barrel | Barrel Strength | Non-Chill Filtered

Process & Profile

Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' is a highly limited single-barrel release from Nulu Whiskey Co. and Prohibition Craft Spirits in Louisville, Kentucky. The whiskey matured for 8 years before spending an additional 6 months in a maple brûlée finishing barrel, creating an unusually rich combination of mature bourbon character, toasted nuts, vanilla, caramelized sugar, and maple-driven sweetness.

Nulu's maple finishing process uses barrels that previously held maple syrup. The barrels are re-toasted to caramelize residual maple sugars held within the wood before bourbon is introduced for secondary maturation. For this particular selection, Barrel LX9676 was bottled at full strength at an imposing 65.6% ABV (131.2 proof) and named 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' for its distinctive toasted-nut and vanilla-wafer flavor profile.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Buttery maple, brown sugar, caramelized sugar, vanilla, and toasted oak.

• Palate: Rich and creamy with maple, toasted nuts, vanilla wafer, caramelized sugar, nutmeg, clove, and mature oak.

• Finish: Long and warming with lingering maple, butter, baking spice, toasted nuts, and barrel-strength intensity.

What Makes It Special

• Aged for 8 years before an additional 6-month maple brûlée barrel finish.

• Drawn exclusively from Barrel LX9676, making this a true one-barrel release.

• Bottled at a powerful 65.6% ABV (131.2 proof) at barrel strength.

• Finished in an ex-maple syrup barrel that was re-toasted, caramelizing the residual sugars in the wood before the whiskey was introduced.

• The 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' name reflects this barrel's standout notes of toasted nuts, vanilla wafer, maple, and caramelized sweetness.

• Bottled non-chill filtered to preserve its rich texture and concentrated flavor.

• As a single-barrel selection, this exact combination of barrel, proof, age, and flavor profile cannot be reproduced once the bottles are gone.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Nulu 8 Year 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' Maple Brûlée Finished Bourbon neat to experience its concentrated maple, vanilla, toasted-nut, and mature-oak character. At 131.2 proof, adding a few drops of water gradually can open additional layers of caramel, vanilla wafer, baking spice, and toasted oak while softening the whiskey's intensity. A large ice cube also works well for a slower, dessert-like after-dinner pour.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer'?
   Nulu 8 Year 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' is an 8-year-old single-barrel Kentucky straight bourbon finished for six months in a re-toasted maple brûlée barrel and bottled at barrel strength.

2. What proof is Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer'?
   Nulu 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' Barrel LX9676 is bottled at 65.6% ABV, equivalent to 131.2 proof.

3. How is Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' finished?
   After eight years of maturation, the bourbon receives a six-month finish in a barrel previously used for maple syrup and re-toasted to caramelize residual sugars within the wood.

4. What does Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' taste like?
   This single barrel emphasizes buttery maple, toasted nuts, vanilla wafer, brown sugar, caramelized sugar, nutmeg, clove, and toasted oak, followed by a long, warming finish.

5. Where can I buy Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer'?
   Nulu 8 Year 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' Maple Brûlée Finished Bourbon is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for single-barrel bourbon, finished whiskey, and premium spirits.