Rare Character RCLR Kentucky Straight Whiskey Batch 2 2025 Release

Rare Character RCLR Kentucky Straight Whiskey Batch 2 (2025 Release)

Kentucky Straight Whiskey Blend | 123.4 Proof (61.7% ABV) | 750 mL | Limited to ~2,680 Bottles

Process & Profile

RCLR Batch 2 is a barrel-strength fusion crafted by Rare Character, combining wheated and rye bourbons aged across multiple years in Kentucky. Bottled at 123.4 proof, this limited-release whiskey builds on the initial Batch 1, magnifying dessert-forward sweetness and layered spicy oak character—straight from the barrel with zero dilution.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla custard, dried berries, burnt orange peel, toasted oak, and brown sugar

• Palate: Rich dessert-like caramel, pie spices, creamy oak, followed by bold rye heat balanced by fruity richness

• Finish: Long, warm, and complex—caramel linger meets cinnamon bark, fruit, savory oak, and rye spice

What Makes It Special

• Bottled at full cask strength (123.4 proof), delivering powerful, undiluted flavor

• Blended from Kentucky wheated bourbon and mature rye bourbon, with some components aged up to 15 years

• Limited edition: only ~2,680 bottles produced, each individually numbered

• Represents Rare Character’s refined barrel selection and blending mastery, emphasizing sweetness, spice, and oak

• Adds deeper fruit and oak complexity compared to Batch 1, maintaining high-intensity character

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat in a Glencairn to experience the full depth; a few drops of water reveal dessert-fruit and creamy oak notes. Excellent with dark chocolate desserts, crème brûlée, spiced nuts, or bold cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the proof?
It’s bottled at 123.4 proof (61.7% ABV)

2. Is this single-barrel?
No—this is a small-batch blend, combining multiple specially selected barrels.

3. How many bottles were made?
Approximately 2,680 bottles were released, each uniquely numbered.

4. What whiskies are included?
It blends Kentucky wheated bourbon with aged rye bourbon components (6–15 years old).

5. How does it compare to Batch 1?
Batch 2 enhances the first release with fuller fruit, richer oak depth, and the same high-intensity profile—all at 123.4 proof.