Doc Holliday 23 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Straight Flush Release
Doc Holliday 23 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Straight Flush Release – Ultra-Aged Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon | World Whiskey Society
Doc Holliday 23 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Straight Flush Release is one of the most extraordinary and collectible aged bourbon expressions available anywhere in the world, produced by the World Whiskey Society — a curator of the rarest and most exceptional aged American whiskey releases. Named in tribute to the legendary frontier figure Doc Holliday — a man of rare skill, nerve, and complexity — the Straight Flush Release is the ultimate expression of that legacy: a bourbon of such exceptional age, rarity, and depth that it occupies a category entirely its own.
At 23 years old, this is a Kentucky straight bourbon that has spent over two decades cycling through the extreme heat of Kentucky summers and the bitter cold of its winters — each season driving the spirit deeper into the charred American oak and pulling it back out again, extracting layer upon layer of caramel, dried fruit, leather, tobacco, and ancient oak complexity that only truly long-aged barrels can produce. The Straight Flush Release designation signals the pinnacle of the Doc Holliday lineup — a hand-selected, ultra-limited single barrel expression that represents the best of what the World Whiskey Society’s most prized aged inventory has to offer. At $999.99, this is a bourbon for serious collectors, dedicated connoisseurs, and those who understand that truly great aged whiskey is one of the rarest and most irreplaceable luxury goods in the world.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Profoundly complex and deeply inviting with ancient oak, rich dark caramel, dried fig and raisin, leather, tobacco, vanilla, and a warming barrel spice — the extraordinary, multi-layered aromatics that only 23 years of Kentucky barrel aging can produce
- Palate: Full-bodied and magnificently complex with waves of dark caramel, dried cherry and fig, toasted oak, dark chocolate, cinnamon, leather, and a deep, warming barrel presence — a bourbon of rare depth, integration, and elegance that showcases the full potential of ultra-aged Kentucky straight bourbon
- Finish: Exceptionally long, warm, and deeply satisfying with lingering ancient oak, dried fruit, leather, and a gentle vanilla sweetness that persists for minutes — the hallmark of a world-class, ultra-aged single barrel Kentucky bourbon
Key Highlights
- ✔ 23 years aged — over two decades of Kentucky barrel maturation for unmatched depth, complexity, and oak integration
- ✔ Straight Flush Release — the pinnacle of the Doc Holliday lineup, reserved for the rarest and most exceptional aged barrels
- ✔ Ultra-limited single barrel — hand-selected and hand-bottled by the World Whiskey Society from their most prized aged inventory
- ✔ From World Whiskey Society — a curator of the rarest and most collectible aged American whiskey expressions
- ✔ 750mL bottle — a must-have for serious bourbon collectors, ultra-aged whiskey enthusiasts, and Doc Holliday series devotees
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
How to Enjoy
Doc Holliday 23 Year Old Bourbon Straight Flush Release is best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass — this is a bourbon that demands undivided attention and slow, contemplative sipping to fully appreciate the extraordinary complexity that 23 years of Kentucky aging have produced. A few drops of still water can open up additional layers of dried fruit, leather, and ancient oak that the proof holds tightly. This is emphatically a sipping bourbon — its rarity, age, and price point make it unsuitable for cocktail use, and its complexity rewards those who give it the time and reverence it deserves. For food pairings, the Doc Holliday 23 Year pairs beautifully with aged dark chocolate and cacao, dried fruit and walnut boards, aged hard cheeses like aged cheddar or comté, smoked meats and premium charcuterie, and espresso and coffee-based desserts — bold, rich, and complex flavors that can stand alongside the bourbon’s extraordinary depth and ancient oak character.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Straight Flush Release within the Doc Holliday lineup?
The Straight Flush Release is the pinnacle expression of the Doc Holliday bourbon series from the World Whiskey Society — a designation reserved for the rarest, oldest, and most exceptional single barrel selections in their aged inventory. The name is a deliberate nod to Doc Holliday’s legendary skill as a gambler: a straight flush is the second-highest hand in poker, a near-perfect combination that is extraordinarily rare and almost unbeatable. Applied to a 23 year old single barrel bourbon, it signals a spirit of comparable rarity and excellence — a hand you almost never get to play.
How does a 23 year old bourbon differ from younger expressions?
A 23 year old bourbon has spent over two decades in charred American oak barrels — far beyond the 4–12 years that define most premium aged bourbons. During this extended maturation, the spirit undergoes profound transformation: the harsh, raw grain character of new distillate is replaced by deep caramel, vanilla, and dried fruit from the oak; leather, tobacco, and ancient wood notes develop that are simply not present in younger expressions; and the interaction between spirit and wood reaches a level of integration and complexity that cannot be rushed or replicated. The result is a bourbon that tastes like time itself — a spirit of extraordinary depth, nuance, and irreplaceable character that justifies its place among the world’s finest aged spirits.
Where can I buy Doc Holliday 23 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Straight Flush Release?
You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.