{"product_id":"the-beautiful-and-the-damned-analog-2016-single-cask-bourbon-1","title":"The Beautiful and the Damned ANALOG 2016 Single Cask Bourbon","description":"The Beautiful and the Damned ANALOG Single Cask Series is a 10-year-old straight bourbon whiskey bottled at cask strength 115.4 proof, featuring a high-rye mash bill that delivers exceptional complexity and bold character. This Indiana bourbon represents Cask No. 09, with only individual bottles released from this single barrel, making each bottle a unique expression of Cardinal Spirits' craftsmanship.\n\nBorn from the innovative spirit of Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington, Indiana, this bourbon embodies the artisanal approach to American whiskey making. The distillery's commitment to small-batch excellence shines through in this single cask series, where each barrel tells its own story through a decade of careful aging. Curated with meticulous attention to detail, this release showcases the terroir of Indiana bourbon production.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized brown sugar, baking spices, toasted oak, vanilla bean, dried orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice, honeyed corn sweetness, dark chocolate, leather, black pepper, charred oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering cinnamon, oak tannins, tobacco leaf\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\u003eStraight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.7% (115.4 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\u003e10 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCardinal Spirits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndiana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23\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\u003eBourbon Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single cask releases with individual bottle numbering for serious enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e High proof and complex flavor profile reward contemplative tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited availability makes this ideal for milestone celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Education:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-rye mash bill demonstrates the spice-forward style of Indiana bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does The Beautiful and the Damned ANALOG taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bourbon delivers a bold, spice-forward profile with prominent rye character balanced by sweet corn and vanilla notes. The high 115.4 proof amplifies the flavors, creating layers of baking spices, dark chocolate, and oak complexity that evolve with each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I add water to this bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 115.4 proof, this bourbon benefits from a few drops of water to open up the aromatics and soften the heat. Start neat to experience the full intensity, then experiment with small amounts of water to find your preferred drinking strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this single cask bourbon special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle comes from a single barrel (Cask No. 09), meaning this exact flavor profile will never be replicated. The high-rye mash bill and 10-year aging create a unique expression that showcases the individual characteristics of this specific barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile excellent neat, the high proof and bold flavor profile make this bourbon exceptional in spirit-forward cocktails like Old Fashioneds or Boulevardiers. The rye spice content adds complexity to classic whiskey cocktails without being overwhelmed by mixers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to other Indiana bourbons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bourbon showcases the spicier, more complex style typical of high-rye Indiana whiskeys. Unlike grain-forward bourbons, the 36% rye content creates a more assertive spice profile that appeals to rye whiskey enthusiasts and bourbon drinkers seeking bolder flavors.\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":"The Beautiful and the Damned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48898635661552,"sku":"TBATDA2016SCB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_0edd1935-149a-4581-bd39-49fc243ddab5.jpg?v=1772067106","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/the-beautiful-and-the-damned-analog-2016-single-cask-bourbon-1","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}