True Story Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in White Moscatel Casks
True Story Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in White Moscatel Casks
Crafted for the curious and the connoisseur alike, True Story Straight Bourbon Finished in White Moscatel Casks blends timeless Kentucky bourbon tradition with the exotic charm of fortified Portuguese wine. Aged 5–6 years in charred American white oak barrels and then finished in White Moscatel casks for 3 to 6 months, this whiskey is a nuanced tale of balance and beauty. The floral, fruit-forward influence of Moscatel adds a distinctive twist—brightening the bourbon’s core of vanilla, caramel, and spice with soft florals and white orchard fruit.
It’s a whiskey that whispers of honeysuckle and honey, of classic oak and daring flair. At 90 proof, it’s both refined and approachable, ready to delight seasoned bourbon lovers and welcome new drinkers into the fold.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bourbon for the friend who already loves the classics and would enjoy a gentle twist. Aged 5–6 years in charred American white oak, then finished for 3 to 6 months in White Moscatel casks from fortified Portuguese wine, it keeps a familiar core of vanilla bean, dark caramel and baked spice while adding pear, white peach, honeysuckle and a hint of orange blossom. That balance makes it a thoughtful choice for a housewarming, a promotion toast, or a host gift when you are not sure whether the recipient is a seasoned bourbon drinker or newer to whiskey. At 90 proof it reads refined yet approachable, silky on the palate with a long finish of honeyed fruit, warm oak, clove and light pepper. The recipient can sip it neat to explore the interplay of wine and oak, add a splash of water to brighten the fruit, or shake it into a Moscatel Gold Rush with lemon and honey for a fragrant spin on a bourbon classic.
Pairs well with
- Pear and soft cheese board — The pear and white peach layers from the Moscatel finish echo fresh orchard fruit while the caramel and vanilla round out creamy cheeses.
- Warm peach cobbler — Its stone fruit, honey and baked spice notes mirror a fruit dessert fresh from the oven.
- Housewarming gift — Its approachable 90 proof and bright honeysuckle and fruit character make it easy to open and share with new neighbors and guests.
Questions about this bottle
What does the White Moscatel cask finish add to the bourbon?
The Moscatel finish layers pear, white peach, honeyed white grape and a hint of orange blossom over the bourbon's classic vanilla, dark caramel and baked spice. On the nose it shows honeysuckle and caramel-dipped apple, giving the whiskey a brighter, more floral character than a standard bourbon.
How long is it aged and finished?
It is aged 5–6 years in charred American white oak barrels, then finished in White Moscatel casks, which held a fortified Portuguese wine, for 3 to 6 months before bottling as a Kentucky straight bourbon.
What is the best way to drink it?
Try it neat to appreciate the interplay of Moscatel fruit and bourbon warmth, add a splash of water to open brighter fruit and soften the spice, or pour it over a large cube to accentuate its floral side. It also works in a Moscatel Gold Rush with lemon juice and honey syrup.
What proof and size is this bottle?
It is bottled at 90 proof, or 45% ABV, in a 750 ml bottle. The producer describes that strength as both refined and approachable, suiting seasoned bourbon drinkers and newcomers alike.
