{"product_id":"james-hand-crafted-single-barrel-cask-strength-bourbon","title":"James Hand Crafted Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon","description":"James Hand Crafted Single Barrel Cask Strength is a 100-proof wheated bourbon whiskey showcasing warm caramel, rich oak, and bold lingering sweetness. This unfiltered expression represents the signature character of James Distilling Co., drawn from carefully selected barrels that exemplify their wheated mash bill at its most intense.\n\nFounded with a commitment to unhurried craftsmanship, James Distilling Co. bridges traditional distillation in North Carolina with Colorado bottling expertise. Their wheated bourbon recipe defines the distillery's house style, creating a softer grain profile that allows the corn's natural sweetness to shine through. Each single barrel selection represents hours of careful tasting to find barrels with the boldest character worthy of cask strength bottling.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm caramel, vanilla bean, toasted wheat, honey drizzle, subtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich oak tannins, brown butter, cinnamon bark, dark chocolate, wheated grain sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long finish with lingering caramel sweetness, oak spice, and warming alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.0% (100 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged Minimum 4 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Distilling Co.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElizabeth, Colorado\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cask strength allows for personal dilution to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single barrel expressions offer unique bottle variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift Giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorado craft distillery heritage makes for distinctive presents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated mash bill provides contrast to rye-heavy bourbons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does James Single Barrel Cask Strength taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Single Barrel delivers warm caramel and rich oak flavors with a bold, lingering sweetness characteristic of wheated bourbon. The 100-proof strength intensifies these flavors while the wheated mash bill creates a softer, more approachable grain profile than traditional rye-heavy bourbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs James Bourbon good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 100 proof, James Single Barrel excels in spirit-forward cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans where its wheated character won't be overwhelmed. The cask strength also allows bartenders to control dilution precisely, though many prefer to enjoy this premium single barrel expression neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink James Cask Strength Bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart neat to experience the full flavor profile, then add small amounts of water to open up different flavor layers. The 100-proof strength benefits from a few drops of water to release aromatics, or enjoy over a single large ice cube for gradual dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes James Distilling different from other Colorado distilleries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Distilling combines traditional North Carolina distillation with Colorado bottling, creating a unique bridge between regions. Their signature wheated mash bill sets them apart from most bourbon producers, emphasizing corn sweetness over spicy rye character for a distinctive flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs James Single Barrel worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor wheated bourbon enthusiasts and collectors seeking unique single barrel expressions, James offers exceptional value. Each bottle represents a carefully selected barrel with bold character, unfiltered and bottled at cask strength to preserve maximum flavor intensity from this craft Colorado operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48922171244784,"sku":"JHCSBCSB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_046961ff-1cf1-490f-9b5b-eaba7094fa31.jpg?v=1772298791","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/james-hand-crafted-single-barrel-cask-strength-bourbon","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}