{"product_id":"the-beautiful-and-the-damned-analog-single-cask-bourbon-2016","title":"The Beautiful and the Damned ANALOG Single Cask Bourbon 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Beautiful and the Damned ANALOG Single Cask Series is a 10-year straight bourbon whiskey bottled at cask strength 115.4 proof, featuring a high-rye mash bill that delivers bold spice and complexity. This single cask expression from Cardinal Spirits represents the intersection of traditional bourbon craftsmanship and modern curation, with each bottle numbered and accompanied by a companion playlist accessible via QR code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by independent bottle shops and bottled by Lost Generation Bottling in Bloomington, Indiana, this series celebrates the craft bourbon renaissance happening beyond Kentucky's borders. Cardinal Spirits' Indiana distillery brings precision and innovation to traditional bourbon making, while The Beautiful and the Damned brand captures the spirit of discovery that drives modern whiskey culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized brown sugar, baking spices, toasted oak, vanilla bean, black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich toffee, cinnamon bark, dark chocolate, rye spice, roasted corn sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long with warming spice, oak tannins, lingering vanilla, peppery heat\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\u003eBourbon Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single cask bottlings with numbered bottles and unique provenance stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Proof Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask strength expressions that showcase unfiltered bourbon character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Experimentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-rye mash bill adds complexity to classic whiskey cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Discoveries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exploring craft distilleries beyond traditional bourbon regions\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 taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-rye bourbon delivers bold spice and complexity with rich toffee sweetness balanced by peppery rye spice. The 10-year age statement and cask strength bottling create intense flavors of caramelized sugar, baking spices, and warming oak that showcase the whiskey's full character without dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the high proof and rye-forward mash bill make this excellent for cocktails that can handle bold flavors. The 115.4 proof means you can dilute it significantly while maintaining character, and the 36% rye content adds spice complexity to Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, and Boulevardiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink ANALOG Single Cask bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart neat to appreciate the full cask strength intensity, then add a splash of water to open up the flavors. The high proof benefits from dilution to around 90-100 proof for most palates. It's also exceptional on a large ice cube that slowly opens the whiskey as it melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon worth the price for a 10-year single cask?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis represents strong value for a 10-year single cask bourbon at cask strength, especially from an innovative craft distillery. The numbered bottles, unique curation story, and high-rye profile offer characteristics typically found in more expensive expressions from established distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Cardinal Spirits different from Kentucky bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal Spirits brings Indiana precision to bourbon making with innovative approaches to traditional methods. While Kentucky focuses on heritage, Cardinal emphasizes experimentation and craft techniques, resulting in distinctive flavor profiles that showcase regional differences in American whiskey production.\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":42121802612791,"sku":"TBATDASCB2016","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/8843\/0135\/files\/front_f624bd07-e6e8-48d4-8482-5cb2f4c08da8.jpg?v=1772067142","url":"https:\/\/dramstreet.com\/products\/the-beautiful-and-the-damned-analog-single-cask-bourbon-2016","provider":"Dram Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}