The Reveries 'The Deep' Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
57.65% ABV (115.3 proof) | Barrel strength | 750mL | French oak cask finish — The Reveries 'The Deep' is the flagship expression from the new enthusiast-driven independent bottling project founded by Jay West ("T8KE"), the well-known r/Bourbon barrel-program runner. This is a Kentucky straight bourbon blend — matured entirely from Kentucky stock, aged in Kentucky and Virginia, bottled in Virginia — finished in French oak casks sourced from Bordeaux, at full barrel strength, with no coloring, no filtering, and no additives. "Tide #1" — the inaugural release. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Nose: heavy baking spice, black pepper, mocha, crème brûlée, blackberry, rich oak, caramel candies, cola, candied ginger, powerful toffee. Palate: viscous and dense — mocha, ginger, maple, crème brûlée, blackberry reduction, vanilla, toffee, black pepper. Finish: woody and deep — vanilla bean, cola, currant, fig, ginger, cocoa, spice. This is a contemplative, slow-sipping pour for the bourbon obsessive.
Tasting notes
Nose: baking spice, mocha, crème brûlée, blackberry, rich oak. Palate: mocha, ginger, maple, blackberry reduction, toffee. Finish: vanilla bean, fig, cocoa, spice. (Per T8KE's official release notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 57.65% ABV (115.3 proof) — barrel strength, non-chill filtered
- Finished in tight-grain French oak casks from Bordeaux
- From Jay West ("T8KE"), the acclaimed r/Bourbon barrel selector
- "Tide #1" — the flagship inaugural release
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a Glencairn; a few drops of still water open the baking spice and blackberry notes. Pairs with dark chocolate, cacao desserts, dried fruit, and aged hard cheese.
Frequently asked questions
Who is T8KE, and what is The Reveries?
Jay West, known as "T8KE," is a prominent figure in the whiskey community who ran the r/Bourbon barrel program for years. The Reveries is his independent bottling project, launched 2024/2025.
Why is The Deep finished in French oak?
Months of experimentation with Bordeaux tight-grain French oak gave it layered, complex character distinct from the brand's "Raven" line.
Is The Deep age-stated?
No — it is NAS by design, a small blend (source distilleries and ages undisclosed).
Is it single barrel?
No — a small blend, unlike the brand's single-barrel releases.