{"product_id":"avantgarde-whiskey-research-laboratory-6-year-bourbon","title":"AVANTGARDE Whiskey Research Laboratory 6 Year Bourbon","description":"The scent of charred oak drifts through autumn air as another barrel reaches maturity in Kentucky's rolling hills. AVANTGARDE Whiskey Research Laboratory 6 Years is a straight bourbon whiskey bottled at cask strength 108 proof, representing the bold artistry of small-batch bourbon making with its high-rye mash bill delivering remarkable complexity and spice-forward character.\n\nCrafted through the meticulous barrel selection process by World Whiskey Society in Pendergrass, Georgia, this single barrel offering showcases the experimental spirit of modern bourbon craft. The Research Laboratory series exemplifies the pursuit of exceptional flavor profiles through careful cask curation, with each barrel hand-selected for its unique contribution to the bourbon landscape.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla bean, toasted oak, black pepper, dried orange peel, cinnamon bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel corn, rye spice, dark chocolate, leather, maple syrup, peppery heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long with lingering rye spice, charred oak, brown butter, tobacco leaf\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\u003e54.0% (108 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\u003e6 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1075\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBatch Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottled By\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorld Whiskey Society, Pendergrass, GA\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\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experience the full complexity of this high-proof bourbon without dilution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single barrel rarity with detailed provenance and limited bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon Study:\u003c\/strong\u003e Educational tasting showcasing high-rye mash bill influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commemorative pour for significant moments and celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does AVANTGARDE Whiskey Research Laboratory taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVANTGARDE delivers a spice-forward bourbon experience with prominent rye character alongside classic caramel and vanilla notes. The 36% rye content creates substantial peppery heat balanced by sweet corn and oak influence from six years of Kentucky aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs AVANTGARDE good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile excellent neat, this 108-proof bourbon brings bold flavor to cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans. The high proof ensures the bourbon character won't be lost when mixed, though many prefer savoring it straight to appreciate the single barrel complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink AVANTGARDE Whiskey Research Laboratory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart neat in a glencairn glass to experience the full cask-strength intensity, then add a few drops of water if desired to open up additional flavors. The high proof benefits from a brief rest after pouring to allow alcohol heat to dissipate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs AVANTGARDE worth the price?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle barrel bourbons at cask strength offer unique flavor profiles impossible to replicate, making each bottle a distinct experience. The detailed provenance, limited bottling from one barrel, and 6-year age statement justify the premium for bourbon enthusiasts seeking rare expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is similar to AVANTGARDE bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBourbon lovers who enjoy Russell's Reserve Single Barrel or Knob Creek Single Barrel will appreciate AVANTGARDE's high-rye profile and cask strength presentation. 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