Bottle of Black & Gold 11-year-old bourbon whiskey on a white background
Bottle of Black & Gold 11-year-old bourbon whiskey on a white background

Black & Gold 11 Year Old Tennessee Bourbon Whiskey

$169.00
Overview

Black & Gold 11 Year Old is a bourbon that doesn't need a big sales pitch. It's a Tennessee bourbon aged for 11 years, hand-picked from the warehouse by Sam Simmons, also known as Dr Whisky and named Blender of the Year at the 2023 Spirits Business Awards. 

The casks were charred slowly and aged long enough to pull serious depth out of the wood, but it still drinks easy. Sweet corn up front, oak and vanilla through the middle, and a long, warming finish. A solid step up from your usual shelf bottle.

Product Details

Attribute Detail
Style Tennessee Bourbon Whiskey
Cask Type Charred new oak
Brand Black & Gold
Producer Undisclosed Tennessee distillery
Country USA (Tennessee), finished in the UK
Mash Bill 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% barley
Age 11 Years
ABV 45%
Size 700ml
Release Type Limited independent bottling

Tasting Notes

Nose:Caramel, vanilla, oak, and a hint of banana.

Palate:Rich vanilla, brown sugar, baked apple, cinnamon, and a bit of rye spice.

Finish:Long and warming, with oak, toffee, and a touch of chocolate.

What sets this bottle apart

  • 11 years of ageing for serious depth and oak character
  • Hand-selected by Sam Simmons (Dr Whisky), Blender of the Year at the 2023 Spirits Business Awards
  • High-corn mash bill (84%) gives plenty of natural sweetness
  • Aged in Tennessee then finished in the UK, an unusual journey for a bourbon
  • Independent bottling, not your standard shelf release

Distillery Information

Black & Gold is a Tennessee bourbon picked from the warehouse by Sam Simmons, the bloke behind That Boutique-y Whisky Company. The casks were charred slowly to pull out bold notes of brown sugar, vanilla, and cigar box, then bottled at 45% ABV to let the flavour do the talking.

Who this bottle is for

  • Bourbon drinkers chasing more age and oak in the glass
  • Anyone upgrading from the usual shelf bottles
  • Fans of high-corn bourbon with sweetness and depth
  • Drinkers who like a bit of story behind their pour

How to enjoy

- Best neat in a rocks or Glencairn glass

- A splash of water helps open up the sweetness

- A single big ice cube works if you want it longer

- Pairs well with a cigar or an after-dinner pour

Why we curate it

Black & Gold is exactly the kind of bottle we look for. A well-aged bourbon, independently selected, with more flavour and character than what you'll find on the standard shelf. If you're ready to upgrade your usual pour, this one won't disappoint.