THE LAST DROP
27 YEAR OLD KENTUCKY
STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
THIS EXCEPTIONALLY AGED KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY adds a new chapter to the partnership between The Last Drop and Buffalo Trace Distillery. A unique — and uniquely delicious — whiskey created by a distinguished duo of experts, from the marriage of three carefully selected barrels, this bourbon represents time-honoured craftsmanship at its best.
Master Blender Drew Mayville and Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley selected and married together three of the oldest barrels lying at Buffalo Trace Distillery — distilled in 1995, 1996, and 1997 — to create a whiskey that retains a delightful vibrancy while showcasing the depth and character that come from decades of careful ageing. Layers of complexity reveal themselves in the tasting, with notes of vanilla, oak tannins, rich caramel, and leather all harmoniously interwoven in a spirit that pushes the boundaries of bourbon beyond all expectations.
Release Size : 508 Bottles (worldwide)
Format: Individually numbered bottles (700ml + 50ml miniature) presented in our ravishing new packaging.
ABV : 60.9% (121.8º Proof)
RRP : £9,999.00 (inc VAT)
The Last Drop 27-Year-Old Kentucky Staight Bourbon is a connoisseur’s drink; one that you might wish to savour quietly on your own, before sharing with carefully chosen accomplices who will appreciate its unique character.
Fig. 1 - Ageing barrels inside a Buffalo Trace Distillery rickhouse
Tasting notes by Drew Mayville, Master Blender & Director of Quality, Buffalo Trace Distillery
APPEARANCE: A bright bronze-gold, which catches the light in a most alluring manner.
NOSE: Aromas of seasoned oak immediately greet the senses followed by essences of decadent cherry and medjool date. Baking spices and dark fruit notes intertwine with an emerging peppery rye influence that adds a layer of complexity.
Fig. 2 – Seasoned oakPALATE: The palate opens with oak tannins, offering a deep, woody foundation that builds into layers of caramel sweetness and dark chocolate-dipped cherries with hints of tobacco and supple leather.
Fig. 3 – Medjool datesCONCLUSIONS: Perfectly aged, the finish is long and satisfying. The dried fruits and caramel are lengthened by the tingling oak spice, producing a smooth and warming sipping whiskey.
