Raceking, first launched in 2020 as a part of Rabbit Gap’s limited-edition Founder’s Assortment collection, will now be an annual fall launch for the model, marking the primary constant ultra-premium providing of their portfolio. As a reminder, this whiskey is bottled at cask energy and comprised of a singular five-grain mashbill that features a small portion of chocolate wheat from Germany and chocolate barley from the UK. Founder Kaveh Zamanian had this to say in regards to the now-permanent providing:
Creating Raceking was half artwork, half science and a real risk-reward proposition for us. I needed to deliver out distinctive flavors within the whiskey with none adulteration or flavoring, as an alternative letting the malted grains and the way in which we prepare dinner and course of them inform the story. Having the ability to execute this from a course of standpoint and bringing the liquid to life was very difficult, so Raceking started as a small batch ‘experiment’ if you’ll. There was a component of uncertainty after we developed the recipe and the method, however the potential reward proved to be definitely worth the threat as I had a hunch it will. Raceking represents our ardour for creativity and innovation, and I’m particularly proud that we will launch this particular whiskey yearly shifting ahead.
Let’s see how the most recent launch stacks up.
On the nostril, the most recent Raceking cuts a well-known determine to its predecessor with a fragile and dry chocolate dimension that eschews the sugary Hershey bar in favor of extra refined and chic baking cocoa and darkish chocolate shavings. The smoke and tobacco, delicate within the unique, are even softer right here, however with time within the glass to open I nonetheless detect a little bit of the identical graham cracker and vanilla bean. The palate is equally reminiscent, boasting early, darkish notes of toasty chocolate malt, candy barbecue burnt ends, and darkish roast espresso beans. The oak, expressive and a bit drying with spice cupboard and vanilla bean, once more helps to stability out among the heavier chocolate components earlier than an extended and subtly smoky end arrives, accented with notes of chocolate-covered cherry and low grounds.
I initially beneficial this one as an after dinner bourbon, however the newest version reveals a bit much less sweet bar high quality and thus extra versatility. With all these roast espresso notes swimming in my glass, one might even pair it with breakfast! Price a $100 markup from the debut launch? I’ll allow you to make that decision.
109.8 proof.
B+ / $395 / rabbitholedistillery.com
Rabbit Gap Founder’s Assortment Raceking Bourbon (2023)
$395
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