Rare Character The Exceptional Series Gen3 13Year 6Month Straight Tennessee Whiskey (Barrel ETN98)
Straight Tennessee Whiskey | 77.47% ABV (154.94 Proof) | Single Barrel | Bottled May2025 | Distilled Nov21,2011

Process & Profile

Part of Rare Characters elite Exceptional Series, this Gen3 release comes from Barrel ETN98, distilled in November 2011 and aged for 13 years and 6 months in new charred American oak under Tennessee conditions. Nonchill filtered and bottled at cask strength (~77.47% ABV), each bottle is individually numbered and represents the brands highest craft standardsreserved for whiskeys aged at least 9 years with rare depth and structure.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Profound oak, dense butterscotch, crme brle, brown sugar, cinnamon, burnt citrus, black pepper, aged tobacco

• Palate: Full-bodied, honeyed sweetness balanced with oak tannin, leather, caramel, coriander, vanilla spice

• Finish: Exceptionally long and warmingrich oak spiciness, dried fruit, molasses, lingering tobacco earth

What Makes It Special

• Ultra-limited, single-barrel Tennessee whiskey aged 13.5 years

• Bottled at a bold 77.47% ABV (154.94 proof)extreme intensity and richness

• From Rare Characters Exceptional Series Gen3, reserved for rare casks

• Barrel ETN98 is part of just a handful of bottles drawn from this vintage

• Highly collectible, designed for slow sipping and seasoned enthusiasts

How to Enjoy

Serve neat in a robust snifter or Glencairn glass to explore evolving aromas. Add a few drops of water progressively to release subtle fruit and spice layers. Best savored slowly alongside dark chocolate, rich desserts, or contemplatively on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What proof is this release?
   Bottled at 154.94 proof (77.47% ABV)full cask strength.

2. How long was it aged?
   Aged 13 years and 6 months.

3. Is this a blend?
   No. Its a single-barrel Tennessee whiskey from Roku ETN98.

4. Is it chill filtered or colored?
   No. It is non-chill filtered and has natural color.

5. How limited is it?
   Extremelya single barrel entry in a collector-only series, with very few bottles produced.