High West Cask Collection Bourbon in Chardonnay Barrel CRV5 underpinned by imposing tannins that

underpinned by imposing tannins that demand patience

with shallow clay soil and a maritime-influenced climate (thanks to the San Francisco Bay) yielding grapes perfect for expressing Chandon’s signature vibrancy and balance

Fermented spontaneously with 40% whole clusters and aged 10 months in stainless steel

No chaptalisation

High West Cask Collection Bourbon in Chardonnay Barrel CRV5 underpinned by imposing tannins thatA blend of straight bourbons aged 4 9 years, then finished for 11 months in California Chardonnay barrels. Part of High West's Cask Collection exploring how wine barrels reshape bourbon. Eleven months is a substantial finishing periodlong enough for the Chardonnay character to genuinely integrate rather than just coat the surface. The result bridges bourbon and wine: vanilla and caramel from the spirit, orchard fruit and white grape from the cask.