{"product_id":"orphaned-barrel-17-year-old-fanged-pursuit-limited-edition-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-2025-75cl","title":"Orphan Barrel 17 Year Old Fanged Pursuit Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025) 75cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrphan Barrel 17 Year Old Fanged Pursuit Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025) 75cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is something we adore! Aged bourbon over 15 years old! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrphan Barrel 17 Year Old Fanged Pursuit NV is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, part of Diageo`s Orphan Barrel Project. Aged for 17 years in charred American oak barrels, this non-chill filtered bourbon consists of a blend from undisclosed distilleries, contributing to its unique character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by the untamed spirit of Kentucky's Bourbon Heartland, this 17-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey embodies the elusive yet daring nature of its namesake: the bobcat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented by the watchful lone bobcat that silently prowls the outskirts of the Bluegrass State distilleries, this extraordinary Fanged Pursuit emerges only after years of patient, undisturbed maturation in charred American Oak Barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bobcat's stealthy, deliberate movements reflect the aging process of this bourbon—unfolding with deliberate, measured precision, and a deep connection to its surroundings to reach its fullest potential. Just as sightings of a bobcat are rare, appearing only at dawn or dusk, Fanged Pursuit is a once-in-a-lifetime bourbon—crafted for a single release, never to be made again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFanged Pursuit is sourced from Kentucky, unlike some of the brand’s more recent Tennessee sourced counterparts. This creates many ideas about where this bourbon is originally from. Being Diageo, it could be unused old Bulleit stock, which would have been from the days when Four Roses contract-distilled for them. It could also be from Beam, who seems to have a surplus of bourbon in this age range lately with their Harden’s Creek and Old Grand-Dad releases. Though Fanged Pursuit features a pronounced nutty note, it isn’t the typical peanut note found in many Beam bourbons and is also noticeably fruitier. Heaven Hill, or less likely, Buffalo Trace, could also be sources. Still, it’s too hard to tell as it was also likely aged in Stitzel-Weller rickhouses for some years, which would have affected the flavor profile to a noticeable degree, making  its original source less distinguishable. So, like many Orphan Barrel releases, the origin is unclear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Fanged Pursuit, Orphan Barrel continues its trend of releasing bourbons in the 15-20 year old range, which it has done since its inception. Because of the brand’s sub-100 proof point and what many assume is heavy filtering, many of its bourbons tend to taste surprisingly similar. A sweet, fruit-filled flavor profile against dry aged oak typically dominates Orphan Barrel’s releases, and for the most part, they drink well, even if otherwise unremarkable. Part of that is also true for Fanged Pursuit. The mouthfeel begins on the thin side, but surprisingly holds a good deal of flavor for its 92 proof. This might be because this is a non-chilled filtered bourbon, a first for the company. Its fruitiness, mixed with a good amount of aged oak and other savory notes, combine to make a well-aged sipping bourbon that stands out among the few other high-aged bourbons on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNose: Dessert-forward profile layered with \u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"6971f0bd-7e1f-44af-bdf7-80917c514bf9\"\u003ered fruits like cherry and strawberry, plus rich notes of butterscotch, marshmallow, and toasted caramel\u003c\/span\u003e. We also got \u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"8c1f07c2-65de-451f-a9e7-8838a37dbf1b\"\u003ecreme brûlée or browned butter\u003c\/span\u003e, and subtle notes of peanut brittle and leather. For a 17-year-old bourbon, \u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"78b0736b-f0df-4c21-9798-8196fc0e2dba\"\u003ethe oak remains surprisingly reserved\u003c\/span\u003e—more of a background note that adds structure without dominating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePalate: Juicy, sweet, and shockingly flavourful for a 92 proof bourbon. Expect \u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"33a3bd81-e378-4de2-aa22-1a828eb28585\"\u003edark maraschino cherry, strawberry creme, and a soft wave of toasted sugar flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e The oak becomes more prominent here than on the nose, but it remains well-balanced. The texture is smooth and rich, making this a standout pour that feels like it was made for slow sipping on special occasions. \u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"2251ced0-038b-422f-b85f-572770b828e4\"\u003eJust be sure to pause between sips to let the complexity shine\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinish: Dry, with the oak asserting itself a bit more. Some of the fruitiness fades, replaced by hints of \u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"b7002714-cd22-4d87-b4b0-9f2a00adcd6b\"\u003echar, leather, and even a dry graham cracker note\u003c\/span\u003e. Sweet flavours like \u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"c68d0b46-f03e-4876-9dea-fe0c94cdf94f\"\u003emarshmallow and butterscotch do reappear\u003c\/span\u003e, but in a more subdued form. It’s a refined and lengthy finish, just a touch drier than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Orphan Barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eOrphan Barrel was started to share barrels of delicious and rare whiskey. The stories of these exquisite expressions are captured in their artful labels. Our goal is to bottle these limited, small offerings for the world to try and for you to add to your whiskey collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Orphan Barrel is meticulously bottled, to ensure that these standout whiskeys are treated with the care they deserve – because some of them will only be available once. And once they're gone, they're gone forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ck-history-chapter__col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ck-history-chapter__col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrphan Barrel is owned by Diageo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*please allow 7-14 days for delivery of this item\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orphan Barrel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53357381353810,"sku":"ORPHANB17FANGED","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/9737\/9666\/files\/OrphanedBarrel17YearOldFangedPursuitLimitedEditionKentuckyStraightBourbonWhiskey_2025_75cl.jpg?v=1778156276","url":"https:\/\/whiskysituation.co.uk\/products\/orphaned-barrel-17-year-old-fanged-pursuit-limited-edition-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-2025-75cl","provider":"Whisky Situation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}