Starlight Distillery's Terroir Collection is an estate bourbon whiskey that captures the essence of place through carefully selected barrels from cooperages around the globe. Each expression represents a unique marriage between Indiana craftsmanship and international oak influence, creating a distinctly complex American whiskey that speaks to both local terroir and global artisanship. Founded in the rolling hills of Borden, Indiana, Starlight Distillery has established itself as a beacon of innovation while honoring traditional bourbon-making principles. The Terroir Collection represents the distillery's philosophy that great whiskey begins with exceptional ingredients and is elevated through thoughtful barrel selection, with each cooperage bringing its own climate and environmental characteristics to the final expression.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Warm vanilla bean, toasted coconut, brown sugar, subtle baking spices, fresh oak
• Palate: Rich caramel, honeyed fruit notes, toasted oak tannins, cinnamon bark, gentle leather undertones
• Finish: Medium length with lingering tobacco leaf, sweet spice, and oak char

Product Details

Spirit Type	Bourbon Whiskey
Age Statement	No Age Statement (NAS)
Distillery	Starlight Distillery
Region	Borden, Indiana
Barrel Type	Toasted Oak

Perfect For

• Contemplative Sipping: Ideal for exploring the nuanced influence of global cooperage traditions
• Whiskey Education: Perfect for understanding how barrel selection impacts flavor development
• Gift Giving: An excellent introduction to craft American bourbon with international influences
• Collection Building: A unique expression that showcases modern American distilling innovation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Starlight Distillery Terroir Collection taste like?

This bourbon delivers a harmonious blend of classic American whiskey flavors with international barrel influences, featuring prominent vanilla and caramel notes complemented by toasted coconut, brown sugar, and warming baking spices. The globally-sourced barrels contribute unique terroir characteristics that set it apart from traditional Kentucky bourbons.

What makes the Terroir Collection special?

The Terroir Collection represents Starlight's innovative approach to bourbon aging, utilizing barrels from cooperages around the world to showcase how different climates and environments impact whiskey development. Each barrel expression tells the story of its origin while maintaining the distillery's Indiana estate character.

Is this bourbon good for cocktails or sipping?

While excellent neat or with a splash of water to appreciate its complexity, this bourbon also performs beautifully in elevated cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where its unique barrel influences can shine through the other ingredients.

How does this compare to other Indiana bourbons?

Unlike many Indiana distillery products, this is estate-distilled bourbon that showcases Starlight's own production capabilities combined with their innovative barrel program. It offers more complexity than standard Indiana bourbon due to the carefully selected international cooperage influence.

What is the best way to drink this bourbon?

Serve neat in a tulip glass or rocks glass to fully appreciate the aromatic complexity from the various barrel influences. Adding a few drops of water can help open up the more subtle fruit and spice notes that distinguish this expression.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.