Bespoken Spirits Bourbon Mash Special Batch Whiskey
Bespoken Spirits Bourbon Mash Special Batch is the lighter, floral side of tech-finished whiskey — 90 proof (45% ABV), distilled from a 75% corn / 21% rye / 4% malt mash bill sourced from MGP in Indiana, then finished with Bespoken's proprietary ACTivation process. Where the Original Batch is bold, the Special Batch (magenta/pink label) uses a hand-selected array of 2-year-seasoned microstaves to let the spirit's floral, fruity nature shine. This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL (a 375mL also exists)
- Mash bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malt (MGP, Indiana)
- Process: ACTivation — microstave finishing with controlled heat, pressure, and churn over days
- Style: lighter, Japanese-style floral variation on the Original recipe; no age statement
The Floral Batch
Bespoken's lineup is a controlled experiment: same ACTivation technology, different stave recipes. The Special Batch starts as a "mellowed and fruitier un-aged whiskey" and gets a custom array of 2-year-seasoned microstaves (the seasoning refers to the wood, not the whiskey — there is no age statement) chosen to pull out floral and fruit character. Producer notes cite rose petal, cranberry, and pineapple on the nose against caramel, cocoa, and lemon zest on the palate — a profile that reads more Japanese-style than Kentucky.
Tasting Notes
The nose shows rose petal, cranberry, pineapple, and baking spice. The palate brings caramel, cocoa, and lemon zest; the finish is clove and cardamom (producer copy via retailers).
How to Enjoy
Neat, to taste the floral-fruit character the stave recipe was designed for — then line it up against the Original Batch for the fullest picture. See the rest of Bespoken Spirits or browse bourbon with an open mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Special Batch" mean? The lighter, Japanese-style floral variation on Bespoken's Original Batch recipe, with a custom stave array and magenta/pink label.
Is it age stated? No — the "2-year seasoned staves" refers to the wood, not the whiskey.
What is the mash bill? 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malt, sourced from MGP in Indiana.
What is the proof? 90 proof (45% ABV), 750mL.
For whiskey finished by algorithm, buy Bespoken Special Batch online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.