Tasting Notes
- Nose: Vanilla custard, toasted oak, dried orange peel, leather-bound books, honeyed almonds
- Palate: Dark chocolate, charred oak, cinnamon bark, caramelized brown sugar, roasted coffee beans
- Finish: Long, warming finish with tobacco leaf, black pepper, and lingering oak tannins
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| ABV | 53.5% |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Age Statement | 15 Years |
| Distillery | Corti Brothers Distillers |
| Region | Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Distilled | Spring 2009 |
| Limited Edition | 300 Bottles |
Perfect For
- Fireside Contemplation: Sip neat while watching flames dance in the hearth
- Special Celebrations: Mark life's milestone moments with this rare bourbon
- Collectors: A numbered bottle for the serious bourbon enthusiast
- Gift Giving: Present this exclusive bottling to the bourbon connoisseur
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Corti Brothers 15 Year Special Reserve taste like?
This 15-year bourbon delivers rich layers of vanilla custard and toasted oak on the nose, followed by dark chocolate and cinnamon on the palate. The extended aging creates deep complexity with notes of leather, tobacco, and warming spices that unfold slowly with each sip.
Is this bourbon good for cocktails?
While this exceptional 15-year bourbon can elevate premium cocktails, its rarity and complexity make it best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water. At 53.5% ABV and limited to 300 bottles, this is truly a sipping whiskey meant to be savored on its own.
How should I drink Corti Brothers 15 Year?
Serve this bourbon neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature to appreciate its full complexity. A few drops of water can help open up the flavors, but avoid ice which may mute the intricate notes developed over fifteen years of aging.
Is this bourbon worth the investment?
This limited release represents exceptional value for collectors and enthusiasts. With only 300 bottles produced and fifteen years of aging in Kentucky, this special reserve offers both drinking pleasure and collectible appeal from a distillery bridging California wine expertise with bourbon tradition.
What makes this different from other 15-year bourbons?
Unlike mass-produced aged bourbons, this small batch represents an exclusive collaboration between Corti Brothers Wine Merchants and Kentucky distillers. The spring 2009 distillation date and Bardstown aging create a unique terroir expression, while the limited 300-bottle run ensures exceptional rarity.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.