Castle & Key Experimental Series: Wheated Vino de Naranja
Castle & Key Experimental Series: Wheated Vino de Naranja
Our Wheated Bourbon is known for its soft, approachable warmth; a natural gentleness that comes from wheat taking the place of rye in the mash. For this Experimental Series release, we paired that warmth with something equally sun-soaked and storied: Vino de Naranja casks from Spain, a tradition rooted in the slow, oxidative aging of wine with fragrant orange peel.
Resting for 14 months, those casks left their mark. Threading notes of charred orange, salted caramel, and baked pear through the bourbon's already velvety grain. The result is layered and a little unexpected: warm spice meeting candied citrus, caramel giving way to something more contemplative. Two traditions, distinct in origin, finding a quiet and delicious accord.
This is a spirit worth sitting with, and for now, it's only available at Castle & Key.
Releases June 13th. Available exclusively in the Boiler Room and at Castle & Key 502.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
All spirits, food and beverage, and last chance items are final sale. If you receive an item that is damaged, please email shop@castleandkey.com.
A signature is required for the delivery of orders containing spirits. After 3 failed attempts of delivery, the package will be returned to Castle & Key. Guests will be refunded the price for the spirit(s), but shipping will not be refunded.
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Tasting Notes
Proof
107 Alc/Vol - 53.5%
Flavor Profile & Tasting Notes
Cream cheese icing, charred orange peel, toasted brown bread, salted caramel, chamomile, roasted peanut, cinnamon
Oxidized white grape, grains of paradise, caramel chew, cherry wood, cinnamon red hots, black pepper, baked pear
Finish
Thyme, fig preserve, dried ginger
Featured Recipe
Apple Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon
- 0.5 oz Laird’s Straight Apple Brandy
- 0.75 oz Spiced Apple Syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add 1 inch cubes, and stir until well incorporated, about 20 seconds. Strain into an old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube, garnish with an apple fan, and dust with cinnamon sugar. For an added effect, hit the cinnamon apple fan with a quick torch to brûlée the cinnamon sugar on top.
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