Rare Character RCLR Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 14 2025 Release

Rare Character RCLR Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 14 (2025 Release)

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Cask Strength | 63% ABV (126 Proof) | 750 mL | USA Limited Release | 3,800 Bottles Produced

Process & Profile

Rare Character RCLR Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 14 is a 2025 limited-release, cask strength bourbon from Rare Character’s RCLR lineup, a series focused on high-proof, flavor-forward American whiskeys. This batch is composed of selected Kentucky-distilled straight bourbon barrels, blended to achieve balance while preserving intensity.

Bottled at its natural barrel strength of 126 proof, Batch 14 is released without proof reduction, allowing the full depth of oak influence, sweetness, and spice to remain intact. The result is a bold, structured bourbon designed for experienced drinkers who appreciate powerful, unfiltered expressions.

With a total production of 3,800 bottles, Batch 14 represents a tightly allocated release within the 2025 Rare Character portfolio.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramelized sugar, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice

• Palate: Dark caramel, brown sugar, cinnamon, rye spice, and charred oak

• Finish: Long, warming, and oak-driven with lingering spice and sweetness

What Makes It Special

• Cask strength bourbon bottled at 126 proof

• Limited to 3,800 bottles for the 2025 release

• Kentucky straight bourbon blended for depth and structure

• No proof reduction to preserve full flavor concentration

• Part of Rare Character’s highly regarded RCLR series

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat to experience full intensity, or with a few drops of water to open additional layers of sweetness and spice. A Glencairn or tulip glass is recommended. This is a slow-sipping bourbon built for depth rather than cocktails.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Rare Character RCLR Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 14?
   It is a limited-release, cask strength Kentucky straight bourbon released as Batch 14 in 2025.

2. What is the proof of Rare Character RCLR Batch 14?
   Batch 14 is bottled at 126 proof (63% ABV).

3. How many bottles were produced for Batch 14?
   A total of 3,800 bottles were produced.

4. Is Rare Character RCLR Batch 14 proofed down or diluted?
   No. It is bottled at cask strength without proof reduction.

5. Where can I buy Rare Character RCLR Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 14?
   You can purchase Rare Character RCLR Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch 14 (2025 Release) directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online retailer for premium and limited-release whiskeys.