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140.6 proof. 15 years. Hazmat. Barrel 88. Augusta Distillery Buckner's — a 15-year expression at 140.6 proof carrying the Hazmat designation, which identifies American whiskey bottled above 140 proof — the threshold above which special shipping regulations apply due to the elevated alcohol concentration.
The Hazmat designation is a proof milestone: 140+ proof American whiskey triggers specific transport and labeling requirements under DOT regulations, placing Barrel 88 in the same regulatory tier as the Buckner's 13-year Barrel 110 (150 proof) and the Rare Character xWASxHEREx (145.28) in the collection. At 15 years, Barrel 88 is two years older than the 13-year expressions, delivering additional oak integration and depth alongside the extreme proof concentration.
The current Wooden Cork Buckner's collection spans 13-year through 17-year expressions, with the 15-year Barrel 88 representing the mid-age tier at the extreme high end of the 15-year proof spectrum.
Specs
- Distillery: Augusta Distillery, Augusta, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength, Hazmat
- Age: 15 years
- Proof: 140.6 (70.3% ABV)
- Barrel: 88
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Hazmat mean on a bourbon label? American whiskey above 140 proof (70% ABV) is classified as a Hazmat (hazardous material) for shipping purposes under DOT regulations, requiring special labeling and transport handling. It's a proof milestone, not a quality designation.
Description
140.6 proof. 15 years. Hazmat. Barrel 88. Augusta Distillery Buckner's — a 15-year expression at 140.6 proof carrying the Hazmat designation, which identifies American whiskey bottled above 140 proof — the threshold above which special shipping regulations apply due to the elevated alcohol concentration.
The Hazmat designation is a proof milestone: 140+ proof American whiskey triggers specific transport and labeling requirements under DOT regulations, placing Barrel 88 in the same regulatory tier as the Buckner's 13-year Barrel 110 (150 proof) and the Rare Character xWASxHEREx (145.28) in the collection. At 15 years, Barrel 88 is two years older than the 13-year expressions, delivering additional oak integration and depth alongside the extreme proof concentration.
The current Wooden Cork Buckner's collection spans 13-year through 17-year expressions, with the 15-year Barrel 88 representing the mid-age tier at the extreme high end of the 15-year proof spectrum.
Specs
- Distillery: Augusta Distillery, Augusta, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength, Hazmat
- Age: 15 years
- Proof: 140.6 (70.3% ABV)
- Barrel: 88
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Hazmat mean on a bourbon label? American whiskey above 140 proof (70% ABV) is classified as a Hazmat (hazardous material) for shipping purposes under DOT regulations, requiring special labeling and transport handling. It's a proof milestone, not a quality designation.
