Hooten Young 15 Year Old Barrel Proof American Whiskey
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Honor legacy, courage, and craftsmanship with Hooten Young 15 Year Old Barrel Proof American Whiskey, a rare spirit created to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu. Aged a remarkable fifteen years and drawn straight from second-fill charred American oak barrels, this whiskey captures the depth of time, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond forged in service.
Co-founded by U.S. Army MSG (Ret.) Norm Hooten — real-life “Hoot” from Black Hawk Down — Hooten Young remains grounded in its mission to honor those who serve and to remember those who gave all. Bottled at barrel proof for full intensity and authenticity, this whiskey is bold, reflective, and crafted with unwavering dedication. Made to Remember®, this is a pour reserved for meaningful moments and meaningful company.
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Bottle details
| Type | American Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hooten Young |
| Origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Age | 15 years |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Cask | American oak, cask strength |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a fifteen-year-old American whiskey from Kentucky, drawn from second-fill charred American oak barrels and bottled at barrel proof, so it reaches the glass at full strength. The nose opens with baked apple tart, candied apricot and warm clove over toasted oak. The palate layers orchard fruit, caramelized sugar, maple-glazed pastry and dried stone fruit, with cinnamon, nutmeg and dark vanilla carried by that barrel-proof warmth. The finish is long and resonant, with maple sweetness, lingering spice and oak char. It suits a drinker who already enjoys well-aged, full-strength whiskey and likes to explore a pour slowly, neat or with a drop of water. It also carries real weight. Hooten Young was co-founded by U.S. Army MSG (Ret.) Norm Hooten, the real-life "Hoot" from Black Hawk Down, and this bottling commemorates the 28th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu. We carry it because the whiskey earns its place on flavor alone, and because it is a fitting bottle for commemorative toasts and quiet evenings of remembrance.
Pairs well with
- Full-bodied cigar — A full-bodied cigar highlights the whiskey's oak, spice and maple sweetness, and the producer suggests its own cigars for this pour.
- Warm apple tart with caramel — The baked apple, caramelized sugar and maple-glazed pastry notes in the glass mirror the dessert directly.
- Fireside commemorative toast — The long, warm finish of maple, spice and oak char invites slow, reflective sipping during moments of remembrance.
Questions about this bottle
How was this whiskey aged?
How was this whiskey aged?
It was aged fifteen years and drawn straight from second-fill charred American oak barrels. That long rest shows in the toasted oak, caramelized sugar, maple and dark vanilla on the palate, and in the oak char on the finish.
What does barrel proof mean for how it drinks?
What does barrel proof mean for how it drinks?
Barrel proof means it is bottled at the strength it comes out of the barrel rather than being cut down, so expect real warmth and depth. A drop of water softens the heat and opens up apricot, vanilla, maple and spice, while a large rock slowly brings out caramel, apple and toasted oak.
What does it taste like?
What does it taste like?
The nose offers baked apple tart, candied apricot and warm clove backed by toasted oak. The palate brings orchard fruit, caramelized sugar, maple-glazed pastry and dried stone fruit with cinnamon, nutmeg and dark vanilla. The finish is long and warm, with maple syrup sweetness, lingering spice, oak char and dried fruit.
Is this a good gift for a veteran or a commemorative occasion?
Is this a good gift for a veteran or a commemorative occasion?
Yes. It was created to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu, and Hooten Young was co-founded by MSG (Ret.) Norm Hooten to honor those who serve. It comes in a 750 ml bottle and is meant for veteran gatherings, commemorative toasts and moments of honor and gratitude.
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