Amaro Bourbon
$79.00
Blended from seven-year-old bourbon and finished for one year in an ex-Amaro cask, this whiskey is rich with layers of caramel, citrus, and herbaceousness. Like a Black Manhattan in a bottle, this whiskey pairs the sweet, bitter, and herbal into one cohesive sip after another.
Hoot + Howl Process
At Hoot + Howl, our commitment to exceptional flavor is rooted in time-honored techniques and meticulous attention to detail.
Curated Barrel Selection
Our barrel choices are critical to the spirit's character. Whether new or used, toasted or charred, and considering what they previously held, understanding these factors allows us to leverage each barrel's unique influence, providing a distinct advantage in crafting our spirits.
Raising The Barrel
A seldom-practiced American technique borrowed from brandy, "raising the barrel" views the spirit as a dynamic entity. Through progressive blends, controlled warehouse conditions, and careful proof adjustments during maturation, we actively shepherd the spirit to achieve its highest potential.
Skillful Blending
The art of blending is largely the unsung and little understood factor most important to the spirit in a customer's glass. Every barrel filled is a unique, non-repeatable environment for the spirit resting inside; two barrels filled the same day with the same distillate will produce two unique spirits when their maturation is complete (and this effect is exaggerated with each passing year). Blending is the practice of taking multiple very disparate barrels and combining them in such a way that the result is greater than the sum of its parts.
Slow Proofing Process
A practice borrowed from brandy production, our slow proofing for whiskies involves gradually adding water over weeks or even months. This meticulous approach preserves volatile compounds that can be lost with rapid dilution, resulting in a distinctly softer, more refined final product.