{"product_id":"starlight-distillery-terroir-collection-bourbon-whiskey-2","title":"Starlight Distillery Terroir Collection Bourbon Whiskey","description":"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.\n\nFounded 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.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm vanilla bean, toasted coconut, brown sugar, subtle baking spices, fresh oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, honeyed fruit notes, toasted oak tannins, cinnamon bark, gentle leather undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with lingering tobacco leaf, sweet spice, and oak char\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\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Age Statement (NAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarlight Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorden, Indiana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToasted Oak\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\u003eContemplative Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for exploring the nuanced influence of global cooperage traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Education:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for understanding how barrel selection impacts flavor development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift Giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e An excellent introduction to craft American bourbon with international influences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Building:\u003c\/strong\u003e A unique expression that showcases modern American distilling innovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Starlight Distillery Terroir Collection taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Terroir Collection special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon good for cocktails or sipping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to other Indiana bourbons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best way to drink this bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe 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.\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":"Starlight Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885116666096,"sku":"SDTCBW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/label_1_1b8e9114-c36b-43ef-b241-9634aa819e72.jpg?v=1771868277","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/starlight-distillery-terroir-collection-bourbon-whiskey-2","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}