{"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 bottled at cask strength 115.4 proof from Cardinal Spirits in Indiana. This 2016 release represents Cask No. 09, Bottle 23, showcasing the distillery's award-winning stocks in their most concentrated form.\n\nPart of \"The Single Cask Playlist Series,\" this bourbon embodies the intersection of craft distilling and cultural curation. Each release captures the unique character of a solitary barrel, hand-selected by the founder and bottled by Lost Generation Bottling in Bloomington, Indiana. The high-rye mash bill and decade of aging create a bourbon that stands out in today's crowded whiskey landscape.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred oak, dark caramel, rye spice, vanilla bean, dried orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye pepper, toffee sweetness, toasted grain, dark chocolate, cinnamon bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long with warming spice, oak tannins, honey drizzle, black pepper\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% Malt Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Cask No. 09, Bottle 23\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\u003eWhiskey Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited single cask release with unique bottle numbering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e High proof and rye content perfect for bold Old Fashioneds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sippers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex flavor development rewards careful tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift Giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive packaging and story appeal to bourbon aficionados\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 bourbon taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-rye bourbon delivers bold spice and oak complexity with notes of charred wood, toffee sweetness, and warming rye pepper. The 10-year aging and cask strength bottling create layers of dark chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon that unfold with each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The 115.4 proof and 36% rye content make this excellent for spirit-forward cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans. The high proof ensures the bourbon's character won't disappear when mixed, while the rye spice adds complexity to classic recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink this bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cask strength bourbon is versatile. Neat allows you to experience the full complexity, while a splash of water opens up more subtle flavors. It also makes exceptional cocktails due to its bold proof and spice profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from other single cask bourbons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beautiful and the Damned focuses on cultural curation alongside whiskey craft. Each bottle comes with a QR code linking to a companion playlist, connecting the drinking experience to music and culture in a way most single cask releases don't attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and bourbon enthusiasts, yes. The combination of 10-year age, single cask exclusivity, numbered bottles, and unique cultural angle provides value beyond typical single barrel releases. The high-rye mash bill and cask strength bottling deliver serious flavor complexity.\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":42118639419447,"sku":"TBATDASC2016B","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/8843\/0135\/files\/front_4e872aea-2180-47ff-bf4a-033d1bc44121.jpg?v=1771872242","url":"https:\/\/dramstreet.com\/products\/the-beautiful-and-the-damned-analog-single-cask-2016-bourbon","provider":"Dram Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}