{"product_id":"the-beautiful-and-the-damned-analog-single-cask-2016-bourbon-1","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 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.\n\nIn 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.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred oak, vanilla bean, black pepper, dried orange peel, leather-bound books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye spice, caramelized corn, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, roasted almonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with cinnamon bark, burnt sugar, cedar smoke, lingering pepper 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\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cask strength allows for exploration with or without water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single cask bottlings with numbered bottles and unique provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-rye mash bill delivers complexity for experienced palates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited release perfect for marking memorable moments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink this bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this single cask series special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this similar to other Indiana bourbons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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":43343771697226,"sku":"TBATDASC2016B","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_15875c3e-0d4d-48b3-b55b-b204ef457a3d.jpg?v=1772067176","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/the-beautiful-and-the-damned-analog-single-cask-2016-bourbon-1","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}