{"product_id":"traverse-city-whiskey-co-signature-edition-traverse-city-whiskey-co-barrel-proof-109-2-proof","title":"Traverse City Whiskey Co. SIGNATURE EDITION TRAVERSE CITY WHISKEY CO. BARREL PROOF 109.2 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003eA singular expression of exceptional craftsmanship, this 12-year-old Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon is a testament to meticulous aging and expert selection. Only one barrel, painstakingly chosen as a single right-hand selection by Prestige Ledroit, offers unparalleled depth and complexity. Each pour unveils layers of dark fruit, rich oak, and warming spice, a truly memorable experience for the discerning palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sophisticated intertwining of rich caramel, dark chocolate, and toasted oak, followed by hints of dried cherry and fig. Underlying vanilla bean and a touch of baking spice – cinnamon and nutmeg – provide a warm, inviting foundation. As it opens, a subtle leather note emerges, hinting at its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A viscous and coating entry, immediately showcasing its 109.2 proof with a delightful warmth rather than harshness. The palate explodes with sweet, dark fruit flavors—dried apricots, plum, and blackcurrant—balanced by robust oak tannins. Honeyed sweetness gives way to a complex interplay of butterscotch, roasted nuts, and a subtle espresso bitterness. A sustained note of pipe tobacco weaves through the mid-palate, testament to its prolonged barrel maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, lingering, and exceptionally satisfying. The warmth persists, leaving behind a delightful residue of dark chocolate, spicy oak, and a faint whisper of smoke. The fruit and caramel notes slowly fade, giving way to a pleasant dryness with echoes of leather and vanilla bean, inviting another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48231837761754,"sku":"BOURBON-1784038761197","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/8263\/7018\/files\/main_5bf577f1-265d-43b9-a05f-70b8be3758b5.png?v=1784295770","url":"https:\/\/takeyourpickliquors.com\/products\/traverse-city-whiskey-co-signature-edition-traverse-city-whiskey-co-barrel-proof-109-2-proof","provider":"Take Your Pick Liquors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}