{"product_id":"shortbarrel-sapsquatch-single-barrel-maple-and-toasted-barrel-finished-kentucky-bourbon-festival-2026-exclusive-114-5-proof-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-2026-75cl","title":"Shortbarrel Sapsquatch Single Barrel Maple and Toasted Barrel Finished Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026 Exclusive 114.5 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2026) 75cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShortbarrel Sapsquatch Single Barrel Maple and Toasted Barrel Finished Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026 Exclusive 114.5 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2026) 75cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive bottling for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026 and Whisky Situation Priority Group. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapsquatch starts where most finished bourbons don’t—in stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe build the base using Sugar Maple Infusion Spirals, conditioning the whiskey for 6–8 weeks before it ever sees a finishing barrel. This step lays down a foundation of maple-driven depth, caramelized sugar, and toasted nut character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, the whiskey moves into Kelvin Cooperage toasted barrels that previously held maple syrup, sourced from Vermont and Ohio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis separation of process is intentional:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless builds flavor. Barrels build structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a whiskey that is bold, controlled, and repeatable batch after batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend: 6–8+ year Kentucky \u0026amp; Indiana bourbons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash Bills: Primarily 70\/21\/9 and 75\/21\/4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Char #3 \u0026amp; #4 American White Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing: Maple syrup-conditioned Kelvin toasted barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiltering: Non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlending \u0026amp; Bottling: Atlanta, GA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost finished bourbons rely entirely on the barrel.\u003cbr\u003eSapsquatch doesn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy developing flavor before finishing, we control the profile from the ground up—then use toasted oak to shape and integrate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile leans:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple-forward, but not sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in toasted and caramelized notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured, dry, and oak-integrated on the finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt drinks like a bourbon first—maple is part of the architecture, not the headline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToasted oak up front, followed by maple wood, charred sugar, dense caramel, vanilla bean, and layered baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBold and structured. Dark caramel and burnt sugar move into seasoned oak, with maple adding depth alongside clove, cinnamon, and roasted nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, drying, and oak-driven with lingering toasted wood, caramelized sugar, and persistent spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Shortbarrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortbarrel was born in 2015 as a tight-knit group of bourbon enthusiasts in Atlanta and has evolved into one of the most exciting names in American whiskey. Adam Dorfman, Clinton Dugan and Patrick Lemmond are three friends bound by a passion for the hunt, the pour and the stories shared around every bottle. What started as a hobby quickly became an obsession, leading us to hand-select more than 350+ barrels between 2016 and 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real turning point came in 2020, on a Sunday in Louisville, KY. After hours of tasting, we crossed paths with a barrel broker and in a moment of bourbon-fueled inspiration we decided to make the jump and create a brand of our own: Shortbarrel. Our first bottles hit Georgia shelves in early 2021 and we never looked back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, we’ve grown from the local favorite to regional name. We’re proud to be available in Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Texas, and Tennessee. We also provide online shipping to 47 states across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, we acquired Old Fourth Distillery, Atlanta’s first distillery since Prohibition. We didn’t start it, but we’ve rebuilt it with a clear vision: to revive Georgia whiskey, elevate Southern spirits and honor local legacy every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn October 2025, we opened our flagship kitchen, bar and retail shop in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, now sharing Atlanta-made spirits to the world’s busiest Terminal E across from Gate 28.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re not just here to bottle great bourbon. We’re here to build something real, from the friendships forged over barrel picks to the moments shared over a neat pour. At Shortbarrel, we show up, we pour generously and we always keep it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shortbarrel is a barrel that has lost more than 50% of its contents to the angel’s share, leaving behind a whiskey incredibly deep in flavour – it makes an immediate impact on the first sip, then reveals layers of complexity all the way through the exceptionally long finish. 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