Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich vanilla bean, toasted oak, dark caramel, baking spices, leather
- Palate: Full-bodied with intense vanilla, cinnamon bark, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, honey sweetness
- Finish: Long with warming spice, oak tannins, butterscotch, lingering pepper
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| ABV | 55.0% (110 proof) |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Age Statement | 9 Years, 3 Months |
| Distillery | Belle Meade Spirits |
| Region | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Barrel Number | 1001 |
| Bottle Number | 1 |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered |
Perfect For
- Neat Sipping: Experience the full intensity and complexity of cask strength bourbon
- Whiskey Collectors: Single barrel rarity with unique barrel and bottle numbering
- Cocktail Crafting: High proof creates bold, spirit-forward cocktails that won't get lost
- Special Occasions: Premium Tennessee bourbon perfect for celebrating milestones
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Belle Meade Single Barrel Cask Strength taste like?
Belle Meade Single Barrel Cask Strength delivers intense vanilla and oak flavors with rich caramel sweetness and warming spice. The high proof amplifies every flavor note, creating a full-bodied bourbon experience with layers of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and honey that evolve on the palate.
Is Belle Meade Single Barrel good for cocktails?
Absolutely - the 110 proof strength makes this bourbon excellent for cocktails where you want the whiskey to shine through. It creates bold Old Fashioneds, robust Manhattans, and spirit-forward drinks that maintain their bourbon character even when mixed with other ingredients.
How should I drink Belle Meade Cask Strength bourbon?
Start neat to appreciate the full cask strength experience, then add a few drops of water to open up additional flavors if desired. The high proof means a little goes a long way - this bourbon rewards slow, contemplative sipping to fully explore its complexity.
Is Belle Meade Single Barrel worth the price?
For bourbon enthusiasts seeking unique single barrel expressions, Belle Meade offers excellent value with nearly a decade of aging, cask strength bottling, and the rarity factor of individual barrel selection. Each bottle represents a one-time expression that can't be replicated.
What makes Belle Meade different from other Tennessee bourbons?
Belle Meade focuses on sourcing and bottling exceptional bourbon rather than distilling, allowing them to select only the finest barrels for their single barrel program. Their Nashville bottling operation ensures Tennessee provenance while maintaining the highest quality standards.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.