Rare Character Old Cassidy Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2026 Release
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Rare Character Old Cassidy Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2026 Release is a limited annual cask-strength bourbon crafted from carefully selected Kentucky straight bourbon barrels, with 18-year-old Kentucky bourbon serving as the base of the blend. Distilled and aged in Kentucky and bottled in Lexington, this inaugural annual release brings together mature barrels chosen for depth, richness, and distinctive character.
Bottled at an impressive 123 proof (61.5% ABV) without dilution, Old Cassidy delivers a bold yet remarkably layered profile. Aromas of dark cherry, caramelized brown sugar, vanilla, and toasted oak lead into a rich palate of toffee, brown butter, dried fruit, molasses, and warming spice. The finish is long and warming, with lingering oak, honey, tobacco, and gentle spice.
A standout choice for serious bourbon enthusiasts and collectors, Rare Character Old Cassidy 2025 showcases the depth and complexity that can come from blending mature Kentucky bourbon at full cask strength.
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Bottle details
| Type | Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rare Character |
| Origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Strength | 46% ABV (92 proof) |
| Bottle size | 700 ml |
| Made from | corn-dominant mash bill |
| Cask | cask strength |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a cask-strength blend of Kentucky straight bourbon barrels built on 18-year-old Kentucky bourbon. It is bottled at 123 proof (61.5% ABV) without dilution and is the inaugural edition of a limited annual release from Rare Character. Distilled and aged in Kentucky and bottled in Lexington, it pours rich and full-bodied. Dark brown sugar, cherry syrup and vanilla bean lead the nose. Toffee, brown butter, dark cherry, cocoa and molasses fill the palate, and the finish runs long and velvety with oak, black pepper, honey and tobacco. This is not a starter bottle. The proof asks for patience, a Glencairn and perhaps a few drops of water, and it rewards drinkers who already know what mature, high-proof bourbon can do. We carry it because it shows how much depth comes from blending older Kentucky barrels at full strength. A first annual release is also the kind of bottle collectors like to hold from the very start of a series.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate truffles — The bourbon's cocoa and dark cherry notes echo bittersweet chocolate, and its toffee sweetness rounds out the pairing.
- Smoked brisket with peppery bark — Molasses, brown sugar and a black pepper finish stand up to smoky, well-seasoned beef.
- Collectors' fireside tasting night — A long, warm finish of oak, honey and tobacco makes it a slow, conversation-worthy pour to share among serious bourbon fans.
Questions about this bottle
What exactly is Old Cassidy?
What exactly is Old Cassidy?
It is a Kentucky straight bourbon blended from selected mature barrels, with 18-year-old Kentucky bourbon serving as the base of the blend. It is distilled and aged in Kentucky, bottled in Lexington by Rare Character, and made from a corn-dominant mash bill.
How strong is it?
How strong is it?
Old Cassidy is bottled at cask strength without dilution, at 123 proof (61.5% ABV). Expect a bold, warming pour. A few drops of water help open the aromas and soften the intensity.
What does it taste like?
What does it taste like?
The nose shows dark brown sugar, cherry syrup, caramel, vanilla bean, seasoned oak and a hint of leather. The palate is rich with toffee, brown butter, dark cherry, dried fruit, cocoa, molasses and baking spice. The finish is long and velvety, with oak, black pepper, honey, tobacco and vanilla.
Should I use it in cocktails?
Should I use it in cocktails?
Given its high proof and limited nature, it is best enjoyed as a sipping bourbon rather than a cocktail base. Try it neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass, with a few drops of water, or over a single large ice cube.
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