RABBIT HOLE FOUNDER'S COLLECTION 'ADOURRA'
KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
KENTUCKY, USA
Why Buy: Here’s our latest obsession: Adourra, a 9-year-old, limited-edition bourbon from Rabbit Hole's prized Founders’ Collection. With just 950 bottles available in the US and bottled at a robust 108 proof, this is a release you won’t want to miss. The last Rabbit Hole limited release sold out in days, and this one is poised to do the same. Crafted with a unique mash bill, a culinary-inspired grain cooking process for unparalleled complexity, and extended aging in decades-old Armagnac casks, Adourra is a masterpiece of detail and flavor.
Our Tasting Notes: The complexity here is absolutely stunning – the nose hits you with this fantastic dark cigar leaf character that sets the stage for everything to come. Then there's this beautiful dance of subtle cherry and sweet floral notes that has you playing the best kind of guessing games, trying to tease out the other, subtler hints of flavor. But it's on the palate where this bourbon really struts its stuff. The interplay between oak, dark fruit, and confectionery notes is masterful – you get waves of custard and cherry, then this gorgeous caramel sweetness that lingers and evolves, highlighting leather and wood before the spices kick in. The finish? Long and smoky and shot through with little hits of black pepper that make you eager for the next sip. A bourbon that makes you slow down and pay attention.
The Story: In 2012, psychologist Kaveh Zamanian made what might seem a lark of a leap when he decided to "go down the rabbit hole" and found his aptly named distillery. But this wasn't just another entry into the crowded bourbon market. Zamanian had a bold vision: to create modern whiskeys that would challenge convention while redefining what premium American whiskey could be. This philosophy manifests itself in every aspect of their production. While most distilleries focus on traditional methods, Rabbit Hole approaches bourbon-making with scientific precision and culinary artistry. Their grain cooking process, the only proprietary part of their production, treats each ingredient with the attention a chef might give to a fine dish. Through extensive laboratory research, they've discovered optimal temperature points and holding times that extract maximum flavor from each grain. Their innovative approach extends to their mash bills, where they push beyond conventional recipes to create distinctive flavor profiles. This commitment to doing things differently — to finding new ways to honor bourbon's heritage while pushing its boundaries — has earned them a justly devoted following among bourbon enthusiasts.
Mash Bill: 78% corn, 13% rye, 9% barley.
ABV: 54% (108 proof).
Fun Fact: Those Armagnac finishing casks aren't just any used brandy barrels – they're part of a solera system where the oldest brandies have been aging for more than 30 years. Only a third of each barrel is ever bottled, with younger spirit constantly being added to maintain this living, breathing aging system.
Our Guarantee: As always, we source directly from the distillery to ensure perfect provenance. Secure yours today!