What more can you ask for than a bright orange attractive box, a beautiful bottle, and a heavy well-made cork… well., for the whiskey inside that to be amazing too! In all honesty, I had no idea what I was purchasing almost two years ago now when I saw this on the shelve. Nonetheless, I took a gamble and this has been one of my favorite bottles to return to when I am seeking a nice after-dinner sweet pour. From the Rabbit Hole Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, today’s bottle is the Rabbit Hole Raceking Founder’s Collection: Cask Strength Double Chocolate Malt.

From the Rabbit Hole website: For this limited-edition bourbon, Kaveh went all in on a distinctive chocolate-forward flavor. Sired from a one-of-a-kind mash bill featuring chocolate-malted wheat and chocolate-malted barley, and carefully aged in new American Oak barrels, Raceking’s deliciously unique taste will add welcome variety to any well-curated whiskey collection.

Straight Bourbon is all-out cask strength. Not only does that mean a higher proof, but also a deeper, richer color, stronger nose and a bolder, more complex flavor profile. Cask strength allows you to experience the full impact of the double chocolate-malted grains even as you appreciate the intricate blend of more subtle notes.

As I mentioned above, I had no idea what I was purchasing when I saw this bottle and was truly going off of the looks. Please take a quick word of advice and do not do this as more often than not it does not turn out well like this bottle did. Since purchasing this bottle, I have yet to see any higher-end Rabbit Hole Distillery bottles in Northern Colorado. Overall, at MSRP, this bottle is well worth the cost, but I am not sure I would pay much more than that. I did not find the malt over-powering, which often happens, and this pour provides an amazing Milk Chocolate Bomb with Whoppers sip that lingers for nearly forever as a long beautiful Colorado Winters Hug of chocolate. With that said, let’s get our taste on!

• Nose: Vanilla, Caramel, Oak, and Caoco Nibs
• Palate: Milk Chocolate Bomb with Whoppers! Followed by hints of Oak, Rye Spice, and Vanilla Wafers
• Finish: A Long Beautiful Colorado Winters Hug of Chocolate, Oak and Warm Rye Spice
• 2023 MSRP: $295
• 2023 National Average: $1200
• Proof: 109.2
• My Rating: Save It! (This is a chocolate malt bomb… and so delicious!)

Please remember, drinking bourbon is a personal adventure, so do not be afraid to drink it neat, with ice, or add some water. It’s your bourbon, you bought it, and you should enjoy it how you want to enjoy it!

Cheers! Prost! Sláinte!

Bourbon Bossman