I W Harper Gold Medal / Bot.1980s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Distillery
- I W Harper
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Chocolate, Toasted, Honey
- Description
- I W Harper Gold Medal is a classic Kentucky straight bourbon that survived Prohibition, bottled in the 1980s when the brand had already disappeared from shelves. Expect traditional bourbon character with toffee sweetness and vanilla richness on the palate, the hallmarks of well-aged bourbon in ex-charred oak. At 40% ABV, this is approachable yet flavourful—a snapshot of American whiskey history for those interested in established distillery traditions.
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I W Harper Gold Medal / Bot.1980s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a from I W Harper (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — vanilla, chocolate, toasted, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
I W Harper Gold Medal is a classic Kentucky straight bourbon that survived Prohibition, bottled in the 1980s when the brand had already disappeared from shelves. Expect traditional bourbon character with toffee sweetness and vanilla richness on the palate, the hallmarks of well-aged bourbon in ex-charred oak. At 40% ABV, this is approachable yet flavourful—a snapshot of American whiskey history for those interested in established distillery traditions.
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