Starlight Terroir Collection "A Sense of Place" is a 5-year-old bourbon whiskey bottled at 110 proof, featuring a unique secondary maturation in Spanish Iberian oak barrels. This Indiana bourbon showcases how international cooperage techniques can transform American whiskey, delivering bold flavors of vanilla, coconut, and rich tobacco with distinctive European oak influence. The Terroir Collection represents Starlight Distillery's innovative approach to American whiskey-making at their Borden, Indiana facility. Founded on the philosophy that terroir extends beyond geography to include wood selection, this series explores how barrels from cooperages around the globe can create a true sense of place in bourbon whiskey.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla bean, toasted coconut, brown sugar, leather-bound books, fresh tobacco leaf
• Palate: Rich caramel, tropical coconut, baking spices, dried fruit, toasted oak with European influence
• Finish: Long finish with lingering tobacco, leather, vanilla sweetness, and distinctive Iberian oak tannins

Product Details

Spirit Type	Bourbon Whiskey
ABV	55.0% (110 Proof)
Volume	750ml
Age Statement	5 Years
Distillery	Starlight Distillery
Region	Borden, Indiana
Barrel Type	Iberian Oak (Spanish)
Barrel Number	1284-56

Perfect For

• Craft whiskey collectors seeking unique barrel finishing techniques and innovative American bourbon
• Neat sipping sessions where the 110-proof intensity and Spanish oak complexity can be fully appreciated
• Bourbon enthusiasts exploring how international cooperage influences traditional American whiskey flavors
• Special occasions when you want to share something distinctive that showcases modern bourbon innovation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Starlight Terroir Collection taste like?

This bourbon offers a rich combination of vanilla and coconut sweetness balanced by tobacco and leather complexity from the Spanish Iberian oak finishing. The 110-proof strength delivers bold flavors with tropical notes that set it apart from traditional American oak-aged bourbons.

Is Starlight Terroir Collection good for cocktails?

At 110 proof, this bourbon works exceptionally well in spirit-forward cocktails like Old Fashioneds or Boulevardiers where its unique Spanish oak influence can shine through. The coconut and vanilla notes also make it interesting in tropical-inspired whiskey cocktails.

How should I drink Starlight Terroir Collection?

This bourbon is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the Spanish oak complexity. The 110-proof strength and unique barrel finishing make it ideal for slow sipping to appreciate the interplay between American bourbon tradition and European oak influence.

What makes this different from other bourbons?

The secondary maturation in Spanish Iberian oak barrels creates distinctive coconut and leather notes rarely found in American whiskey. This international wood finishing technique represents a modern approach to bourbon that respects tradition while exploring global terroir influences.

Is Starlight Terroir Collection worth the price?

For collectors and bourbon enthusiasts interested in innovative finishing techniques, this offers unique value as a craft distillery expression that showcases how international cooperage can transform American whiskey. The limited nature and distinctive flavor profile justify the investment for serious whiskey drinkers.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.