Blade and Bow announces its 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve, a new limited annual expression crafted at the intersection of time and technique.
Beginning with a 12‑Year‑Old Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon, the expression is guided through a multi‑vat Solera finishing and blending process (blending Cognac, Bordeaux, Moscatel, and Port vats) by Nicole Austin, the Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities at Diageo. The result is a 104 proof spirit.
“From the start, I wanted to capture the fruit, tannin, and aromatic lift that can be achieved with cask-finished bourbon, without the common pitfalls of one-noteness or overly tannic, new-wood character,” said Austin. “I achieved this while honoring Blade and Bow’s Solera heritage, using the technique to blend new and older whiskey across multiple carefully chosen, large-format vintage vats to create a delicate weave of vibrant fruit and honey, layered over notes of vanilla, spice, and leather. ”
Blade and Bow 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve is available now for $64.99.
