Rare Hare 7 Years Old Blended Bourbon Whiskey
Product details
| Management number | 253706274 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$30.00 | Model Number | 253706274 | ||
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Rare Hare 7 Year Blended Bourbon offers a compelling fusion of American bourbon depth and refined finishing technique. With a seven-year maturation period followed by a French-oak stave finish, this whiskey delivers rich caramel and vanilla, toasted oak complexity, and a crisp, lively spice-driven finish that invites both sipping and elevated cocktail use.
Origins & Craftsmanship
This expression begins as a Kentucky-sourced straight bourbon aged a full 7 years in new American charred oak barrels, establishing traditional bourbon foundation notes of corn-sweetness, vanilla and oak spice. After maturation, the whiskey undergoes a finishing process using toasted French-oak staves—a technique adapted from the Cognac region’s “boisé” approach—where select French-oak staves are immersed in the whiskey to impart refined cedar, sandalwood and pink-peppercorn warmth. The result is bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof) and designed to combine bold structure with a distinct global-finish character.
Critics Reviews
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A craft-whiskey reviewer described the Rare Hare 7-Year finish as “a neat blend of warm vanilla, golden toffee and rich toasted oak followed by subtle peppercorn spice and sandalwood on the finish.”
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A specialty spirits tasting panel noted: “the American-oak base gives classic bourbon sweetness, while the French-oak stave finishing adds surprising depth—sarsaparilla and pink peppercorn pop after the corn grain.”
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Industry commentary emphasises that Rare Hare’s approach—merging American bourbon tradition with European wood-treatment finesse—makes this whiskey “an interesting cross-continental whiskey for the adventurous bourbon drinker.”
Tasting Profile
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Nose: Rich caramel and vanilla bean open first, followed by toasted oak, melted sugar, light biscuit crust and a subtle wood-smoke hint.
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Palate: Medium-to-full bodied. Sweet corn grain and brown sugar lead the palate, followed by toasted French-oak notes of sandalwood, cedar, pink peppercorn spice, and soft sarsaparilla.
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Finish: Crisp and lingering. The sweetness recedes into toasted oak char, vanilla custard shell, fine pepper-spice and a clean, dry grain-echo that invites another sip.
Quick Overview
| ABV / Proof | Origin / Region | Mash / Blend Type | Aging / Maturation | Aromas & Flavors | Style / Identity |
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| 50% ABV / 100 proof | Kentucky-sourced bourbon, USA | Straight bourbon base, finished with French-oak staves | Aged 7 years in new American oak, then finished with toasted French-oak staves | Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, sandalwood, pink pepper | Blended bourbon with American base and European finishing; refined yet bold |
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