Orphan Barrel

Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 25 Year Old, 2019, 45.5%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 13
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

The Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 25 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is part of Diageo's Orphan Barrel project, which uncovers and releases rare, aged American whiskeys. This 2019 expression, the sixth and final release in the Rhetoric series, was distilled in 1993 at the Bernheim Distillery and matured for a quarter-century in the historic Stitzel-Weller rickhouses. Bottled at 45.5% ABV, it offers a rich and complex profile, showcasing the profound impact of extended maturation.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 393.91
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 7, 2025SGD 576.43
Region
Kentucky
Age
25 Years
Vintage
1993
Bottled
2019
ABV
45.5%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Orphan Barrel
Origin
USA
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
The Rhetoric series consists of progressively aged bourbons. This is the sixth and final release in the series.
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Released only in America
Allocation
USA
Nose
Rich oak, dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, clove, allspice, cocoa, butterscotch, cherries.
Palate
Oaky, vanilla, caramel, dark fruit, sandalwood, nutmeg, cinnamon, stone fruit, spice, warm caramel, leather, roasted nuts.
Finish
Long and oaky, caramel, vanilla, clove, spicy, cinnamon, cocoa, nutmeg, a hint of sweetness, a little dry, cherry blossom, bitter chocolate, warming sweetness.
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