Ampersand Optimus 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Tokaji Casks 750mL

Ampersand Optimus 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Tokaji Casks
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 58.4% ABV (117 Proof) | 750 mL | Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley | Cask Strength

Process & Profile

Ampersand Optimus 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Tokaji Casks is a rare and refined Kentucky bourbon that bridges tradition and innovation. Aged for 15 years in new American oak barrels, the whiskey is then finished for nine months in Hungarian Tokaji wine casks—famed for producing one of the world’s most elegant dessert wines. The finishing process imparts a golden sweetness and complex fruit character that harmonizes beautifully with the deep oak and spice profile of a well-aged bourbon. Bottled at full cask strength (117 proof), it offers exceptional depth, warmth, and character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich vanilla, toasted oak, and caramel layered with apricot, honeycomb, and dried fig.

• Palate: Full-bodied with flavors of dark chocolate, toffee, and bourbon spice balanced by Tokaji influences of peach, sultana, and marzipan.

• Finish: Long and warming, revealing lingering notes of oak, sweet honey, and subtle baking spice.

What Makes It Special

• Aged 15 years in American oak barrels before a 9-month Tokaji wine cask finish.

• Cask strength (58.4% ABV), offering unfiltered power and authentic character.

• Unique Tokaji cask finish, infusing the bourbon with honeyed fruit and refined sweetness.

• Classic Kentucky mash bill: 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley for balance and structure.

• Limited-edition release, appealing to collectors and connoisseurs of experimental aged bourbons.

How to Enjoy

Pour neat into a Glencairn or copita glass and allow it to rest for 10–15 minutes before sipping to open its layered aromatics. A few drops of water can reveal the Tokaji-driven fruit notes and soften the oak spice. This bourbon pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, dried fruit, or aged gouda. For purists, it’s best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate the balance between the aged bourbon depth and the delicate Tokaji finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Ampersand Optimus 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Tokaji Casks?
   It’s a Kentucky straight bourbon aged for 15 years and finished in Hungarian Tokaji wine barrels, bottled at cask strength for maximum flavor intensity.

2. What is the alcohol content of Ampersand Optimus 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Tokaji Casks?
   It’s bottled at 58.4% ABV (117 proof).

3. What mash bill does this bourbon use?
   The mash bill consists of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley, offering a rich, balanced profile.

4. How does the Tokaji cask finish affect the flavor?
   The Tokaji finish introduces delicate notes of stone fruit, honey, and marzipan that complement the bourbon’s caramel and oak core.

5. Where can I buy Ampersand Optimus 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Tokaji Casks?
   You can purchase it directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online retailer offering premium and limited-edition bourbons.