Brother's Bond Cask Strength Whiskey (750Ml)

Description

Brother's Bond Original Cask Strength is the uncut, unfiltered version of the bourbon from actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. The two longtime friends once played brothers on screen. They launched the brand in 2021, and this bottle became their first limited release. Each batch comes from about 70 barrels that are picked by hand. If you like your whiskey the way it tastes straight from the barrel, this is the bottle to try.

The bourbon is distilled and aged in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. It is a four-grain, high-rye recipe of 65% corn and 22% rye. Wheat and barley make up the last 13%. Distillation happens in two copper stages, a column first and a pot doubler second. After that it rests for at least four years in new American oak. The barrel staves get a #4 char, while the barrel heads get a lighter #2 char.

Nothing is filtered out, and no water is added before bottling. Because it goes in the bottle at barrel proof, the strength shifts a little from batch to batch. Recent batches have landed between about 57.5% and 57.9% ABV. That works out to roughly 115 to 116 proof, so check your label for the exact figure.

Let the glass sit for a minute before your first sip. First you will smell ripe banana, walnut and leather. Caramel, vanilla and a thin wisp of smoke follow close behind. On the palate, bold caramel and honey come first. Dried fruit, orange marmalade and warm rye bread fill in the middle. The body is big and zesty, as you would expect at this strength. The finish is long and smooth, with warm rye spice and a last touch of leather and smoke.

In 2022 this bourbon took Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The next year it took Double Gold at the same event. The brand also lists a Double Gold from the New York International Spirits Competition. The Ultimate Spirits Challenge gave it 94 points in 2022, and it earned Platinum at the Global Spirits Awards in 2023.

Try it neat first, so you can taste what the barrel gave it. Then add water a few drops at a time and see how it changes. A large ice cube is fine if the heat feels like a lot. It also makes a bold Old Fashioned, and the brand shares its own recipe for one. A Manhattan is another easy choice. For food, reach for grilled steak, smoked ribs, aged cheddar or a square of dark chocolate. You will get the most from this bottle if you already enjoy high-proof bourbon.

Product Details

• SKU: 816136029880
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 57.9%
• Origin / Country: Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA
• Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Brand: Brother's Bond
• Age Statement: Aged at least 4 years
• Grain / Mash Bill: 65% corn, 22% rye, 13% wheat and barley
• Cask Type: New American oak, #4 char staves, #2 char heads
• Awards: Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022; Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023; Double Gold, New York International Spirits Competition; 94 points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022; Platinum, Global Spirits Awards 2023
• Recommended Pairing: Grilled steak, smoked BBQ ribs, dark chocolate, aged cheddar
• Mixing Suggestion: Neat, with a few drops of water, Old Fashioned, Manhattan
• Taste Profile: Caramel, honey, dried fruit, orange marmalade, warm rye bread
• Aroma & Bouquet: Ripe banana, walnut, leather, caramel, vanilla, subtle smoke
• Smooth & Finish: Long and smooth, warm rye spice, hint of leather and smoke