{"product_id":"the-beautiful-and-the-damned-analog-single-cask-2016-bourbon","title":"The Beautiful and the Damned Analog Single Cask 2016 Bourbon","description":"The Beautiful and the Damned Analog Single Cask Series is a 10-year straight bourbon whiskey from Cardinal Spirits in Indiana, bottled at cask strength 115.4 proof from a single exceptional barrel. This high-rye bourbon showcases a distinctive 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley mash bill that delivers bold spice and complexity in every sip.\n\nCardinal Spirits has carefully curated this expression as part of their Single Cask Playlist Series, drawing from their most awarded stocks to create truly unique bottlings. Each cask tells its own story, and Cask No. 09 represents the artistry of single-barrel bourbon at its finest. Distilled in 2016 and aged for a full decade, this bourbon embodies the patience and craftsmanship that defines exceptional American whiskey.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized brown sugar, toasted oak spices, dried orange peel, vanilla bean, hint of leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice, honeyed corn sweetness, dark chocolate, cinnamon bark, roasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering oak tannins, black pepper, and sweet vanilla fade\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\u003eSerious Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single cask expressions with provenance and unique character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those who appreciate high-rye mash bills and cask-strength bottlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrating milestones with truly distinctive American whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exploring the nuanced complexity that only comes with age and careful curation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does The Beautiful and the Damned Analog Single Cask taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 10-year bourbon delivers a bold, spice-forward profile thanks to its 36% rye content. Expect rich caramel and vanilla sweetness balanced by pronounced rye spice, with deep oak influence from a decade of aging and the intensity that comes from cask-strength bottling at 115.4 proof.\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 flavors and tame the alcohol heat. Start with just a teaspoon and adjust to your preference - the goal is to unlock the complexity without drowning the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow rare is this single cask bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely rare - this represents bottle 23 from Cask No. 09, meaning only a limited number of bottles exist from this specific barrel. Single cask bottlings are inherently limited, and once this cask is gone, this exact flavor profile will never be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Cardinal Spirits bourbon special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal Spirits focuses on high-quality, small-batch production with carefully selected mash bills. Their Single Cask Playlist Series represents their finest barrels, chosen for exceptional character and aged to peak maturity in Indiana's climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this cask-strength single barrel bourbon can certainly elevate premium cocktails, its rarity and complexity make it better suited for neat sipping or with just a splash of water. Save mixing bourbons for more readily available expressions.\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":48885213724912,"sku":"TBATDASC2016B","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_9f686dd4-1e30-4099-91b3-0e5954c40228.jpg?v=1771872208","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/the-beautiful-and-the-damned-analog-single-cask-2016-bourbon","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}