{"product_id":"rare-hare-7-year-old-blended-bourbon-whiskey-finished-with-french-oak-staves","title":"Rare Hare 7 Year Old Blended Bourbon Whiskey Finished with French Oak Staves","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare Hare 7 Year Old Blended Bourbon Whiskey Finished with French Oak Staves pairs seven years of Kentucky bourbon character with a Cognac-inspired finishing touch. The blend begins with Kentucky straight bourbon aged no less than seven years in charred new American oak barrels, then finishes with toasted French oak staves immersed in the whiskey, a technique adapted from the Cognac region's boisé tradition. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750mL bottle, it delivers bold American structure with a distinctly European polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% (100 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted French oak staves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Hare Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Kentucky Foundation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare Hare Spirits curates extraordinary whiskeys sourced from legendary distilling regions, and this release starts exactly where a great bourbon should: Kentucky straight bourbon, matured a full seven years in new charred American oak. That foundation brings classic bourbon notes of corn sweetness, vanilla, and oak spice, then the stave finish layers something rarer on top. Alongside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/rare-hare-15-year-old-american-whiskey-finished-in-french-oak-staves\"\u003eRare Hare 15 Year Old American Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, it shows the house's range, from patient aged stock to creatively finished blends, and it sits comfortably beside showpieces like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/rare-hare-lucky-bastard-30-year-old-canadian-whisky\"\u003eRare Hare Lucky Bastard 30 Year Old Canadian Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/rare-hare\"\u003eRare Hare collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe French Oak Stave Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter maturation, toasted French oak staves are immersed in the whiskey rather than resting the spirit in a finished cask. By adjusting surface contact and toast level, the makers draw out cedar, sandalwood, and pink peppercorn warmth without overwhelming the bourbon with tannins. The result keeps its American oak backbone while adding a refined, almost Cognac-like finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light French oak leads with soft vanilla and rich toffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e An American oak foundation of earthy sarsaparilla and fragrant sandalwood, evolving into vibrant pink peppercorn spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and clean, with lingering peppercorn warmth fading into smooth, toasty oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or over a single large cube to let the stave character open up, or build an Old Fashioned where the pink peppercorn spice plays against the bitters. Its 100-proof structure holds up beautifully in cocktails without losing the French oak nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Rare Hare 7 Year Old Blended Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e With toasted French oak staves immersed in the aged blend, a boisé-style technique adapted from Cognac, adding cedar, sandalwood, and pink peppercorn notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a straight bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a blended bourbon whiskey built on Kentucky straight bourbon aged at least seven years in new charred American oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Rare Hare?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Hare Spirits, the Playboy Spirits collection developed with Spirits Investment Partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare Hare 7 Year Old Blended Bourbon Whiskey Finished with French Oak Staves is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e shelf for more stave- and cask-finished releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Hare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68040722448427,"sku":"DM17585L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/rare-hare-7yr.jpg?v=1793129334","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/rare-hare-7-year-old-blended-bourbon-whiskey-finished-with-french-oak-staves","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}