Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 9 Year (#B1254)

• Single barrel straight bourbon whiskey produced by PCS Distilling Company in Louisville, Kentucky
• Bottled exclusively for Skurnik Wines & Spirits
• Barrel #B1254
• Distilled at an undisclosed distillery
• Mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley
• Aged 9 years in a char #3 barrel with a heavy toast that had been air-seasoned for 24 months; final 2–3 years of aging took place at PCS Distilling’s warehouse where the barrels were heat-cycled, introducing temperature variation to raise proof and viscosity
• Non-chill filtered; bottled at a cask strength of 60.3% ABV

“The nose opens with kirshwasser-like cherry, bright red jammy fruit, and light wood sugars, hinting at the cheesecake theme on the label. On the palate, the cream-cheese–style dairy note folds into layers of raspberry, cherry, and red currant, accented by a touch of confectionery icing. Its viscous texture and persistent red-fruit intensity make the profile both vivid and unusually expressive for this mash bill. Overall, it’s a fun, distinctive bourbon that will appeal to drinkers who love jammy red fruit, Armagnac/Cognac character, or fuller red-wine tones.” —James Pellingra, Skurnik Portfolio Manager, Whisk(e)y