Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey The Bootleg Series V Aged In Spanish Vermouth Roug 18 Year
Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey The Bootleg Series V Aged In Spanish Vermouth Roug 18 Year
A masterful fusion of time-honored tradition and creative innovation, The Bootleg Series V presents an 18-year-old straight bourbon whiskey finished in Spanish vermouth rouge casks, a rare and distinctive choice that lends a rich, complex depth to the spirit. Overseen by Master Distiller Ken Pierce and Blender Alex Moore, this exceptional release continues the brand’s tradition of crafting bold, unique expressions.
As part of Heaven’s Door’s annual Bootleg Series, named in homage to Bob Dylan’s collection of rare and unreleased tracks, each bottle is adorned with one of Dylan’s original paintings—this time featuring No Vacancies (2019) from The Beaten Path collection. The road, a central motif in Dylan’s work, symbolizes the boundless possibilities of American artistry, much like this whiskey’s remarkable journey from barrel to glass.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
For the music lover who also keeps a serious whiskey shelf, this bottle speaks to two passions at once. It is an 18-year-old straight bourbon finished in Spanish vermouth rouge casks, and each bottle is adorned with Bob Dylan's painting No Vacancies (2019) from The Beaten Path collection, so it reads as a piece of art before it is ever opened. Expect a nose of dark fruit, allspice and soft vanilla, then a palate where caramel, honey and vanilla are shaped by the vermouth cask. The finish is clean and lingering, with spiced fruit and a delicate herbal sweetness. That makes it a fitting gift for a milestone birthday, a retirement, or a mentor who appreciates both craft and storytelling. Overseen by Master Distiller Ken Pierce and Blender Alex Moore, it is a bottle to pour neat and slowly, perhaps with a few drops of water, and one the recipient may well want to keep on display long after the last glass.
Pairs well with
- Retirement or milestone birthday — An 18-year age statement and Dylan's artwork make it a considered keepsake, and its caramel, honey and spiced-fruit layers reward an unhurried celebratory pour.
- Dark chocolate with dried cherries — The bourbon's dark fruit and allspice on the nose echo the cherries while its vanilla and caramel soften the chocolate's bitterness.
- Aged Manchego with quince paste — The Spanish vermouth rouge cask's herbal sweetness and the palate's honey notes sit comfortably alongside nutty cheese and fruit paste.
Questions about this bottle
What makes The Bootleg Series V distinctive?
It is an 18-year-old straight bourbon finished in Spanish vermouth rouge casks, a rare and distinctive choice that adds rich, complex depth. The release was overseen by Master Distiller Ken Pierce and Blender Alex Moore as part of Heaven's Door's annual Bootleg Series.
What does it taste like?
The nose offers dark fruit, allspice and subtle vanilla. On the palate, caramel, honey and vanilla are balanced by the influence of the vermouth rouge cask. The finish is clean and lingering, with hints of spiced fruit and a delicate herbal sweetness.
How should I drink it?
It is best enjoyed neat to appreciate its layers. A few drops of water bring out more warmth and depth, a single large ice cube mellows it gently, and it works in a Vermouth-Infused Old Fashioned, using a dash of quality vermouth in place of the usual sweetener.
What is the Bob Dylan connection?
The Bootleg Series is named in homage to Bob Dylan's collection of rare and unreleased tracks. Each bottle of this edition is adorned with his original painting No Vacancies (2019) from The Beaten Path collection, which centers on the road as a symbol of American artistry.
