Age: 6 years 8-Months

Proof: 120.2 proof

Mash bill: 100% Jimmy Red Corn

Farm: A blend of corn from Plumfield Farm and Clemson’s Cherokee Tract

Finish: 4-Years Cabernet Cask

Tasting Notes: On the nose, I pick up a burst of black currants, honey, and a layer of dehydrated strawberries that give it a dried, concentrated fruit sweetness. A touch of maple sneaks in, alongside something that reminds me of rhubarb pie—sweet but still bright.

The palate opens bright and sweet, with dark caramel richness cut by citrus that keeps it lively. As it moves to the mid palate, there’s a spike of freshly cracked black pepper that pops. It has a velvety mouthfeel with orange marmalade spread over warm pie crust.

The finish ties everything together: It lingers with that mix of sweet fruit, pastry, and spice, pulling you back for another sip.

Bottle count: 236 bottles

About: We’ve always chased what’s rare, but this barrel is a different level. This is one of only five Jimmy Red bourbon finished in Cabernet barrels. We first tasted this barrel back in 2024 and fell in love. We released the first barrel back in May. Thankfully, we were able to grab a second as we celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month.

You still get that signature earthy sweetness from the Jimmy Red corn, but the Cabernet finish brings in dark fruit and dry tannins that wrap it all together beautifully. It’s bold, structured, and incredibly well rounded at 120.2 proof. There’s not another bottle like it!