Orphan Barrel Fanged Pursuit 17 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
Orphan Barrel Fanged Pursuit 17 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is a 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Diageo's Orphan Barrel collection — aged 17 years in charred American oak and bottled non-chill filtered, the collection's first North American release made that way. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 17 years in charred American oak barrels
- Mash bill: 68–74% corn, 18–22% rye, 8–10% malted barley (range as stated by Diageo)
- Filtration: Non-chill filtered — the first North American Orphan Barrel release bottled this way
- Origin: Kentucky
- Release: Limited, one-time Orphan Barrel release (Diageo)
Seventeen Years, Left Unfiltered
Orphan Barrel hunts down forgotten barrels of aged whiskey and gives them a single moment in the light — and Fanged Pursuit is a one-time release that will never be made again. Named for the Kentucky bobcat on its label, a lone hunter in the Bluegrass forests, it is also a first for the collection: bottled without chill filtration, so the natural fats, proteins and oils that filtration strips away stay in the glass for a fuller body and deeper aroma. Lead blender Delicia James calls it "a standout for those who savor the artistry and depth of American bourbon-making." Shop the Orphan Barrel collection, more bourbon whiskey, and the wider whiskey shelves at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of vanilla, red cherries and honey over seventeen years of oak; the palate brings toasted oak, orchard fruits and warm spices, full-bodied from the non-chill filtered bottling.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn, rested a few minutes after the pour — a 17 year old bourbon bottled unfiltered deserves to be met on its own terms, with a few drops of water only if you want the oak to step back.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does non-chill filtered mean? The bourbon was bottled without the chill filtration most producers use for clarity, keeping natural fats, proteins and oils in the whiskey for a fuller body and richer flavour.
What is the mash bill of Fanged Pursuit? Diageo states it as a range — 68–74% corn, 18–22% rye and 8–10% malted barley — reflecting the different barrels blended for the release.
Will there be another batch? No — Diageo released Fanged Pursuit as a one-time production; like the bobcat it is named for, it is only glimpsed once.
What is the ABV and size? 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL.
A one-time Orphan Barrel release, gone when it's gone — secure Fanged Pursuit 17 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.