{"product_id":"nulu-8-year-single-barrel-bourbon-maple-brulee-nutty-nilla-wafer","title":"Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Maple Brulee 'Nutty Nilla Wafer'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky 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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' is a highly limited single-barrel release from \u003cstrong\u003eNulu Whiskey Co. and Prohibition Craft Spirits in Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e. The whiskey matured for \u003cstrong\u003e8 years\u003c\/strong\u003e before spending an additional \u003cstrong\u003e6 months in a maple brûlée finishing barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an unusually rich combination of mature bourbon character, toasted nuts, vanilla, caramelized sugar, and maple-driven sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNulu'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, \u003cstrong\u003eBarrel LX9676\u003c\/strong\u003e was bottled at full strength at an imposing \u003cstrong\u003e65.6% ABV (131.2 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e and named \u003cstrong\u003e'Nutty Nilla Wafer'\u003c\/strong\u003e for its distinctive toasted-nut and vanilla-wafer flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buttery maple, brown sugar, caramelized sugar, vanilla, and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and creamy with maple, toasted nuts, vanilla wafer, caramelized sugar, nutmeg, clove, and mature oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering maple, butter, baking spice, toasted nuts, and barrel-strength intensity.\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\u003eAged for \u003cstrong\u003e8 years\u003c\/strong\u003e before an additional \u003cstrong\u003e6-month maple brûlée barrel finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eBarrel LX9676\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a true one-barrel release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at a powerful \u003cstrong\u003e65.6% ABV (131.2 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e at barrel strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in an \u003cstrong\u003eex-maple syrup barrel that was re-toasted\u003c\/strong\u003e, caramelizing the residual sugars in the wood before the whiskey was introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Nutty Nilla Wafer'\u003c\/strong\u003e name reflects this barrel's standout notes of toasted nuts, vanilla wafer, maple, and caramelized sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled \u003cstrong\u003enon-chill filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve its rich texture and concentrated flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a single-barrel selection, \u003cstrong\u003ethis exact combination of barrel, proof, age, and flavor profile cannot be reproduced once the bottles are gone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Nulu 8 Year 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' Maple Brûlée Finished Bourbon neat to experience its concentrated maple, vanilla, toasted-nut, and mature-oak character. At \u003cstrong\u003e131.2 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNulu 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNulu 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' Barrel LX9676 is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e65.6% ABV, equivalent to 131.2 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter eight years of maturation, the bourbon receives a \u003cstrong\u003esix-month finish in a barrel previously used for maple syrup and re-toasted to caramelize residual sugars within the wood\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer' taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis single barrel emphasizes \u003cstrong\u003ebuttery maple, toasted nuts, vanilla wafer, brown sugar, caramelized sugar, nutmeg, clove, and toasted oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a long, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Nulu 8 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Brûlée Barrels 'Nutty Nilla Wafer'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNulu 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Nulu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49025195802849,"sku":"850064213201","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Nulu8YearSingleBarrelBourbonMapleBrulee_NuttyNillaWafer.webp?v=1788384278","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/nulu-8-year-single-barrel-bourbon-maple-brulee-nutty-nilla-wafer","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}