Rare Character Pride of Anderson County 9.5 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
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Pride of Anderson County is Rare Character Whiskey Company's tribute to one of Kentucky's most storied distilling regions, home to some of the state's oldest bourbon-making traditions. This release is a Kentucky straight bourbon aged nine and a half years, sourced from an undisclosed Anderson County distillery and bottled as a single barrel at full cask strength without chill filtration, so every bottle carries the unedited character of its cask.
Nearly a decade in oak gives this bourbon deep amber color and a layered pour: rich caramel and dark brown sugar up front, followed by vanilla bean, baked apple, and toasted pecan. The palate builds through cinnamon and clove into stewed cherry and leather, and the long finish resolves in charred oak, tobacco, and a lingering thread of dark chocolate.
Rare Character single barrels are bottled once and never repeated, which makes each release a genuine one-off for the collector's shelf and a serious gift for the bourbon devotee who already has the standard shelf covered. Pair it with the other allocated bourbons and single-barrel picks in the Liquor Geeks whiskey collection to round out a tasting flight. Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.
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Bottle details
| Type | Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rare Character |
| Origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Age | 9 years |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | corn-dominant mash bill |
| Cask | cask strength |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a Kentucky straight bourbon with nine and a half years in oak, sourced from an undisclosed Anderson County distillery and bottled by Rare Character as a single barrel at full cask strength, without chill filtration. That combination means you are tasting one cask, unedited. The nose opens with rich caramel, vanilla bean, baked apple and toasted pecan. The palate brings dark brown sugar, stewed cherry, cinnamon, clove and leather, and the finish stretches long into charred oak, tobacco and dark chocolate. It suits the drinker who already knows what they like in bourbon and wants to explore barrel-to-barrel variation. It also rewards patience: give it time in the glass and a few drops of water to coax out the fruit and spice. Because Rare Character single barrels are bottled once and never repeated, it earns a spot on a collector's shelf or makes a fine gift for someone whose standard lineup is already covered. We carry it because it delivers depth and honesty in equal measure.
Pairs well with
- Seared ribeye — The bourbon's charred oak, leather and dark brown sugar stand up to the rich, caramelized crust of a well-seared steak.
- Dark chocolate and candied pecans — The lingering dark chocolate finish and toasted pecan on the nose mirror these flavors directly.
- After-dinner single barrel tasting flight — Its layered caramel, stewed cherry and tobacco make it a compelling anchor for comparing single-barrel bourbons side by side.
Questions about this bottle
Who distills Pride of Anderson County?
Who distills Pride of Anderson County?
The bourbon is sourced from an undisclosed distillery in Anderson County, Kentucky, a region with some of the state's oldest bourbon-making traditions. Rare Character Whiskey Company selects and bottles it as a single barrel release.
What does single barrel, cask strength mean for this bottle?
What does single barrel, cask strength mean for this bottle?
Each bottle comes from one individual barrel, bottled at full cask strength without chill filtration, so it carries the unedited character of that cask. Rare Character single barrels are bottled once and never repeated, making each release a one-off.
How should I drink it?
How should I drink it?
Pour it neat into a Glencairn and give it about ten minutes to open up. Add water a few drops at a time to soften the heat and bring forward the fruit and baking spice, or use a single large cube to tame the strength slowly without washing out the oak and caramel.
Is it a good gift, and what size is the bottle?
Is it a good gift, and what size is the bottle?
Yes. It comes in a standard 750 ml bottle, and because each single barrel is bottled once and never repeated, it makes a serious gift for a bourbon devotee who already has the familiar shelf staples covered.
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