I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve Bourbon

I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve Bourbon Whiskey is a smooth and polished Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey finished in Cabernet Sauvignon casks for added depth, richness, and red wine character. Bottled at 90 proof / 45% ABV, this bourbon brings together classic Kentucky bourbon notes with the elegant fruit and oak influence of Cabernet barrels.

Expect layers of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dark cherry, red berries, baking spice, cocoa, and subtle wine tannin. The Cabernet cask finish adds a rounded, fruit-forward dimension while keeping the bourbon balanced, approachable, and refined.

Perfect for sipping neat, enjoying over a large cube, or serving in elevated whiskey cocktails, I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve is a standout choice for bourbon lovers, wine enthusiasts, collectors, and premium gifting.

Key Features

• I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve Bourbon Whiskey
• Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon casks
• 90 proof / 45% ABV
• Smooth, fruit-forward, oak-rich profile
• Notes of caramel, vanilla, red fruit, dark cherry, toasted oak, cocoa, and baking spice
• Great for sipping, gifting, collecting, and premium bourbon cocktails

Tasting Notes

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, red berries, dark cherry, toasted oak, cocoa, and soft spice.

Palate: Smooth and layered with sweet caramel, vanilla, ripe red fruit, oak, baking spice, dark chocolate, and Cabernet-style tannin.

Finish: Medium to long with lingering oak, cherry, spice, vanilla, and a subtle wine-cask dryness.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat in a rocks glass or Glencairn to appreciate the Cabernet cask influence. Add a large ice cube for a softer sip, or use it in an elevated Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Boulevardier, or Whiskey Sour for a fruit-forward bourbon cocktail.

FAQ

What is I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve?
It is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey finished in Cabernet Sauvignon casks.

What proof is it?
The label shows 90 proof, or 45% ABV.

What does Cabernet cask finishing add?
Cabernet casks can add red fruit, dark cherry, subtle tannin, cocoa, spice, and extra oak complexity.

Is this good for sipping?
Yes. Its smooth bourbon base and wine-cask finish make it enjoyable neat, over ice, or in premium cocktails.

What cocktails work well with this bourbon?
It works well in an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour, or a bourbon spritz-style cocktail.

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