High N' Wicked

Straight Bourbon Whiskey 'The Judge'

Straight Bourbon Whiskey 'The Judge'

Straight Bourbon Whiskey The Judge High N Wicked
  • Limited release straight bourbon whiskey finished in ex-Hungarian Tokaji casks
  • Distilled at an undisclosed distillery in Tennessee for High N’ Wicked’s Singular Limited Release range
  • Column distilled from a mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley
  • Barrel entry proof of 115
  • Aged 14 years in char #4 barrels
  • Finished in 225-liter and 450-liter ex-Hungarian Tokaji casks for 6 months that held Tokaji wine rated 5–6 Puttonyos
  • Roasted hazelnut, grilled peach, candied citrus peel, cocoa, and dried fig on the nose precede a rich and bright palate of chocolate covered dates, dried apricot, and caramelized oranges
  • Finalist, 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
  • Non-chill filtered; 52% ABV

Part of High N’ Wicked’s Singular Limited Release range, The Judge spent its first 14 years as a Tennessee straight bourbon whiskey before being finished in casks that previously held Hungarian Tokaji wine, resulting in a truly rare and distinct whiskey. Tokaji, a highly prized dessert wine characterized by high, natural acidity and sweetness derived entirely from botrytis, or “noble rot,” is rated by the number of Puttonyos (buckets) of noble-rot grapes in each batch, measured on a scale from 1–6.  

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
United States
Region:
Kentucky
Spirit Type:
American Whiskey
Spirit Sub Type:
Bourbon

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-XHW-05-NV 6/750ml

Press & Reviews

VinePair
Score
94
Date
2023-02-28
"This limited-edition offering sees (almost) 14-year-old sourced Tennessee whiskey finished in Tokaji sweet wine casks for six months. While it’s not the only bourbon to hit the market with Tokaji influence, “The Judge” only makes us crave much more. Hunt down one of the 12,000 bottles that hit this March, and marvel in its complexity and intensity. At 104 proof, a large rock of ice can absolutely enter the equation, should you prefer to sip your spirits in that manner. Either way, prepare to be bowled over."