The Beautiful and the Damned ANALOG Single Cask Series is a 10-year straight bourbon whiskey distilled at Cardinal Spirits in Indiana, bottled at cask strength 115.4 proof from a single barrel. This high-rye bourbon features a 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malt barley mash bill that delivers bold spice and complexity in every sip. In the quiet corners of Indiana's distilling landscape, Cardinal Spirits has carved out a reputation for meticulous barrel selection and traditional methods. The Beautiful and the Damned represents a curated collection where each single cask tells its own story, this particular expression being Cask No. 09, Bottle 23 of a limited release. The marriage of time, grain, and charred oak creates a bourbon that speaks to both heritage and innovation, bottled by Lost Generation Bottling in Bloomington.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Charred oak, vanilla bean, black pepper, dried orange peel, leather-bound books
• Palate: Rye spice, caramelized corn, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, roasted almonds
• Finish: Long and warming with cinnamon bark, burnt sugar, cedar smoke, lingering pepper heat

Product Details

Spirit Type	Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV	57.7% (115.4 Proof)
Volume	750ml
Age Statement	10 Years
Release Year	2016
Distillery	Cardinal Spirits
Region	Indiana
Mash Bill	60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malt Barley
Cask Details	Single Cask No. 09, Bottle 23

Perfect For

• Neat Sipping: The cask strength allows for exploration with or without water
• Whiskey Collectors: Single cask bottlings with numbered bottles and unique provenance
• Bourbon Enthusiasts: High-rye mash bill delivers complexity for experienced palates
• Special Occasions: Limited release perfect for marking memorable moments

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Beautiful and the Damned ANALOG bourbon taste like?

This high-rye bourbon delivers bold spice and complexity with prominent rye pepper, vanilla, and oak flavors. The 10-year aging and cask strength bottling create layers of caramelized corn sweetness balanced by leather, tobacco, and warming spices that develop beautifully on the palate.

Is this bourbon good for cocktails?

While excellent neat or with a splash of water, this cask strength bourbon can elevate classic cocktails like Old Fashioneds or Manhattans. The high proof and spice-forward profile stands up beautifully to mixers, though many prefer to savor its single-cask character straight.

How should I drink this bourbon?

Start neat to appreciate the full cask strength character, then experiment with a few drops of water to open up different flavor layers. The high proof benefits from a bit of air time in the glass, allowing the oak and spice notes to fully develop.

What makes this single cask series special?

Each bottle represents a unique barrel selection with distinct characteristics that can't be replicated. This particular cask (No. 09) offers a snapshot of Cardinal Spirits' distilling at a specific moment in time, with only a limited number of bottles available from this single barrel.

Is this similar to other Indiana bourbons?

This bourbon shares the craftsmanship tradition of Indiana distilling but stands apart with its high-rye mash bill and single cask bottling approach. Unlike mass-produced Indiana bourbon, each ANALOG release offers unique barrel characteristics and limited availability that collectors and enthusiasts particularly value.

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