{"product_id":"proof-and-wood-vertigo-blended-light-whiskey","title":"Rare and Vintage Collection | 2021 Release | Proof and Wood Vertigo Blended Light Whiskey | 52.5% Abv | 30ml Sample","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWill Change Your Mind About Blended Whiskies — For the Better\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Proof and Wood Vertigo Blended Light Whiskey significantly raises the bar for blended whiskies in general, and the use of American Light Whiskies in particular. This is a passion project brought to market by David Schmier of Dynamic Beverages — the visionary behind the Redemption Rye and Bourbon series, the Dead Wood Series, the River Boat series, and Funk, a Jamaican high-ester pot still rum. Vertigo represents a bold new venture in a higher-end direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Whiskey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from the former Seagrams plant — now MGP — in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, this is a masterful merchant bottling of some of the finest whiskies available on the open market. The barrels selected represent both exceptional quality and, perhaps more importantly, exceptional skill in selection and blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGeeky Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blend of four whiskies, all sourced from MGP, Indiana:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1992 American Light Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2008 American Light Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012 95% Rye Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2015 Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e105 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e — widely considered the sweet spot for showcasing aged bourbon character without tipping into excessive woodiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction run: approximately 600 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e (~4 barrels). Rarer than Pappy Van Winkle 23-Year. If you want one, act now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, lovely mahogany red — a beautiful promise of the aging process within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fantastic, well-integrated bouquet at the peak of aging. Mint, vanilla, cinnamon, pipe tobacco, hints of corn sweetness, and a gentle spice from the grain blend. Pavlovian for bourbon aficionados.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wonderful mint, toffee, and vanilla with a background of char, tobacco, and caramel toffee. Earthy notes of mushroom, alkali, and loam provide an intriguing counterpoint to the more aromatic elements. Medium-long finish with a slightly oaky, lingering aromatic quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManhattan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful with a drier vermouth; loses some nuance with Antica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat \/ Splash of Water \/ Ice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens up more vanilla notes and softens the proof beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lean and subtle — elegant rather than bold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy clear glass with a solid angled punt. Pleasing cylindrical shape with a gently angled shoulder, short neck, and dark blue sealing wax — reminiscent of many premium bottlings. A simple cream-coloured label with a watermark eagle in the background. Simple and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinal Word\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore accessible and far cheaper than a Pappy product. Not as rich and cushy as some older or younger heavyweights like Eagle Rare or Buffalo Trace — but that's the point. Much like a vintage sports car over a sedan: lean in body, but that leanness lets everything it has shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proof and Wood","offers":[{"title":"1 x Proof and Wood Vertigo Blended Light Whiskey | 52.5% Abv | 30ml Sample","offer_id":53153704640779,"sku":"WSK-VERTIGO-LIGHT-30-SAM","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3812\/0203\/files\/OAKDROPCOLLECTIONSAMPLE30ML.jpg?v=1778766909","url":"https:\/\/blackpoolbourbon.com\/products\/proof-and-wood-vertigo-blended-light-whiskey","provider":"Bourbon Blackpool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}