Rare Character The Exceptional Series 13 Year Tennessee Whiskey E-TN-98 154.94 Proof

Rare Character The Exceptional Series Gen 3 13 Year 6 Month Straight Tennessee Whiskey (Barrel E‑TN‑98)
Straight Tennessee Whiskey | 77.47% ABV (154.94 Proof) | Single Barrel | Bottled May 2025 | Distilled Nov 21, 2011

Process & Profile

Part of Rare Character’s elite Exceptional Series, this Gen 3 release comes from Barrel E‑TN‑98, distilled in November 2011 and aged for 13 years and 6 months in new charred American oak under Tennessee conditions. Non‑chill filtered and bottled at cask strength (~77.47% ABV), each bottle is individually numbered and represents the brand’s highest craft standards—reserved for whiskeys aged at least 9 years with rare depth and structure.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Profound oak, dense butterscotch, crème brûlée, brown sugar, cinnamon, burnt citrus, black pepper, aged tobacco

• Palate: Full-bodied, honeyed sweetness balanced with oak tannin, leather, caramel, coriander, vanilla spice

• Finish: Exceptionally long and warming—rich oak spiciness, dried fruit, molasses, lingering tobacco earth

What Makes It Special

• Ultra-limited, single-barrel Tennessee whiskey aged 13.5 years

• Bottled at a bold 77.47% ABV (154.94 proof)—extreme intensity and richness

• From Rare Character’s Exceptional Series Gen 3, reserved for rare casks

• Barrel E‑TN‑98 is part of just a handful of bottles drawn from this vintage

• Highly collectible, designed for slow sipping and seasoned enthusiasts

How to Enjoy

Serve neat in a robust snifter or Glencairn glass to explore evolving aromas. Add a few drops of water progressively to release subtle fruit and spice layers. Best savored slowly alongside dark chocolate, rich desserts, or contemplatively on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What proof is this release?
   Bottled at 154.94 proof (77.47% ABV)—full cask strength.

2. How long was it aged?
   Aged 13 years and 6 months.

3. Is this a blend?
   No. It’s a single-barrel Tennessee whiskey from Roku E‑TN‑98.

4. Is it chill filtered or colored?
   No. It is non-chill filtered and has natural color.

5. How limited is it?
   Extremely—a single barrel entry in a collector-only series, with very few bottles produced.