Duke Grand Cru Bourbon Founder’s Reserve
Awarded 97pts by Tasting Panel
Duke Grand Cru Kentucky Reserve Bourbon exquisitely marries the classic and bold flavors of Kentucky Straight bourbon with the finest French Oak Grand Cru wine barrels in the World. A rare 9 year old selection of Kentucky Straight bourbon is then aged in the same barrels that housed stunning 98-100 point single vineyard California Cult Cabernets. The French Oak, originating from centuries old forests, and, the perfect level of toasting ultimately provides a profound and unique Expression of the spirit.
Smooth and rich with predominant stone fruits and butterscotch with Island spices on the finish, including cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. This bourbon is the benchmark of what wine rested spirits should aspire to be.
9-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
110 Proof/55% ABV
Finished In: French Oak, single use
Cooperages: Taransaud, Demptos
Forest Region: Jupilles, Tronçais
Wine Appellations: St. Helena, Howell Mountain, Rutherford
Duke Timeless Spirits is inspired by legendary American icon, craftsman and actor John Wayne, or “The Duke”. His devotion to his craft, friends, family and country brought him respect and admiration across the globe – earning him a congressional gold medal, an airport named after him, a feature on two postage stamps and an induction into the California Hall of Fame in 2007.
The Duke’s passion for bourbon and tequila traces back to his son Ethan’s discovery of his lost memoirs, liquor collection and special blends sealed since 1979. It was then when his project was reborn – with the knowledge of world class vintners, master distillers, years of research and the journey to find the finest aged bourbon to match the original flavor profiles and balance in the bottles he left behind, Duke Timeless Spirits came to life.
