RARE HARE SPIRITS CO.
7 YEAR BOURBON & 15 YEAR AMERICAN WHISKEY
Why Buy: These two highly-anticipated releases from Rare Hare, a collection of prestigious spirits offerings inspired by a collaboration with the iconic Playboy brand — a 7 Year blended bourbon and a 15 Year American whiskey — are more than just cultural signifiers of lifestyle luxury; they’re expressions of consummate craft, and impress us most of all for their virtuosic display of aging and maturation. Time, patience, and art: they add up to a bourbon and a whiskey of uncommon (one might even say, ahem, rare) character and depth.
What They're Saying: Rare Hare has been routinely awarded the highest honors in spirits competitions and critics are praising its unusual and innovative offerings. Uproxx recently featured Rare Hare in their "Best International Whiskeys That You Should Be Drinking Right Now" roundup. The Bourbon Flight, a respected bourbon news and review site, praised one of Rare Hare's blended bourbons as a "worldly expression [that] imparts a symphony of taste rarely encountered in a pour of whiskey." Robb Report, a leading luxury lifestyle publication, rated Rare Hare’s latest limited edition offering, a 20YR Tasmanian Single Malt, The Tempest, a 95 / 100, “In the Pantheon: A trophy for the cabinet.”
Our Tasting Notes:
* Rare Hare 7 Year: The nose of this blended bourbon summons caramel, rice pudding with notes of buttery sweet potatoes. On the palate, the influence of both American and French oak is evident, with notes of toffee, cream soda, followed by sandalwood and dried fruits (raisin). Subtle baking spices carry you toward the long and memorable finish.
* A true connoisseur's whiskey, Rare Hare 15 Year offers up a complex and aromatic nose of malt, milk chocolate, light brew coffee. The palate is a masterful balance of rich oak, sweet undertones of nuts and banana pancakes. dried fruits. Clove and ginger compliment the finish. The extended aging is evident in its smooth, velvety texture, while the French oak finish adds a layer of sophistication that amplifies the spice note finish.
The Specs: The 7 Year blended bourbon is made up of 55% Kentucky Straight Bourbon, aged for 8 years in new American oak casks, and 45% Bourbon Mash American Whiskey, aged for 7 years in American oak. The blend is then finished in French oak, adding layers of complexity, depth, and nuance. The 15 Year is aged for a decade-and-a-half in bourbon casks before being finished in French oak. The extended aging process allows for a deep integration of flavors, while the French oak finish imparts a subtle sophistication. Both expressions are bottled at 100 proof, striking an ideal balance between strength and sippability.
The Story: Inspired by the haute hedonism of the Playboy brand in its heyday, Rare Hare invites whiskey enthusiasts on a sojourn with each sip. Launched in 2021, Rare Hare quickly established itself as a formidable player in the ultra-premium whiskey market. The brand's approach to whiskey-making is a blend of reverence for tradition and a bold, innovative spirit, and reflects its mission to scour the globe for unusual and unexpected offerings, and to blend and finish them in ways that defy convention.
What to Pair Them With: The 7 Year will pair beautifully with a charcuterie board of aged Gouda and Iberico ham. For the 15 Year, consider a dark chocolate truffle infused with sea salt and caramel — the rich, sweet saltiness a perfect foil for the depth and maturity of the whiskey.
Fun Fact: The name Rare Hare is a playful nod to the Playboy bunny, but it also references the rarity and exclusivity of these limited-release whiskeys. Each batch is meticulously crafted and allocated, ensuring that every bottle is truly a rare find for the discerning collector.
Our Guarantee: As always, we only buy and ship directly from the brand or estate, to ensure that your bottles arrive with pristine provenance. Act now to secure yours!
*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with wines estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Winter 2024 (December 20, 2024 - Mar 20, 2025). All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. Offer only valid in CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, & TX. This offer will expire on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
