I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve

I.W. Harper has existed in some form since 1872. Originally launched by Isaac Wolfe (I.W.) Bernheim, the brand is now owned and operated by Diageo. The brand expanded its reach internationally, and for a period of 30 years was not sold in the United States. Diageo chose to bring it back to the domestic marketplace in both a no age statements (NAS) straight bourbon and a 15 year age stated bourbon in 2015.‍

‍Cask Finish is I.W. Harper’s first line extension since the brand’s return to the United States. According to the company’s press release, “Cabernet Cask Reserve is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged for four years in new charred American oak barrels, then perfected in luxury California Cabernet Sauvignon casks and bottled at Stitzel-Weller Distillery, one of the true cathedrals of the American Whisky industry.”

I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Casks. Aged for a second time in luxury Cabernet casks from California, this ultra premium bourbon takes the subtle sweetness and distinct character of fine Cabernet wine and pairs it with our smoothest bourbon to create an exceptional symbol of modern refinement. The result is a wonderfully complex bourbon with bursts of toasted vanilla, ripe fruit and spice, for an exceptionally clean, lingering, smooth finish and a rich character. Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail.