A new expression from Rabbit Holeโs founder and whiskey maker Kaveh Zamanian highlights the past 10 years since the brand was created.
A statement from Rabbit Hole touts the limited-edition double barrel cask strength bourbon called Tenniel.
Zamanian explained that when Rabbit Hole was established in 2012, he set out to honor the traditions of bourbon while expanding bourbonโs horizons through creativity.
A new expression from Rabbit Holeโs founder and whiskey maker Kaveh Zamanian highlights the past 10 years since the brand was created. (image via Rabbit Hole)
Thatโs led to some one-of-a-kind Rabbit Hole whiskeys. In Tenniel, Zamanian said he devoted his efforts to create an expression that melds his two signature Kentucky straight bourbon recipes to an intriguing new creation.
The distillerโs notes show that Tenniel blends Cavehill, Rabbit Holeโs signature four grain triple malt bourbon with Heigold, the brandโs high rye double malt bourbon. The spirit finishes in a number one char toasted barrel.
The result is a bourbon with aromas of baking spices, stone fruits, toasted nuts and almonds that on the palate tastes of oak, tobacco, nutmeg, cumin and vanilla. It finishes with custard, allspice and mint.
The bourbon clocks in at full cask strength, 108.8 proof (54.4% ABV).
โAs we reflect on our 10-year anniversary, itโs the perfect opportunity for me to give a nod to the original recipes that put us on the map and take them to the next level,โ Zamanian said. โBy flexing my blending muscles and increasing the complexity from a whiskey-making standpoint with double oak, I believe we have created a spirit that speaks to how far weโve come as a brand in a relatively short time and foretells how much more we will contribute to the American whiskey space in the decades to come.โ
He noted that Tenniel is named in tribute to John Tenniel, the artist who illustrated the original scenes of life down the rabbit hole in Aliceโs Adventures in Wonderland and whose works inspired the whiskeyโs packaging.
With a teal background and gold accents, the box features an illustrated clock set to 10, which gives a nod to the 10 years since Rabbit Holeโs founding. The crystal bottle comes complete with a crystal stopper and a certificate with special messaging from Zamanian.
Rabbit Hole Tenniel is now available, with a total of 939 sequentially-numbered crystal decanters and premium gift boxes for sale at Rabbit Hole Distillery and for purchase online in limited markets for a suggested retail price of $650.
For more information, check out www.rabbitholedistillery.com.
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