The Story
21 years. Vintage Bourbon — two decades plus one year of Kentucky straight bourbon maturation, from pre-modern era stock that cannot be replicated by current production timelines.
At 21 years, this bourbon occupies the same ultra-aged tier as the Parker's Heritage 27 Year, the Michter's 20 Year, and the rarest Heaven Hill Heritage releases. The 21 Year is the second-oldest Vintage Bourbon in the current Wooden Cork collection, behind only the Vintage Bourbon 23 Year — two additional years of aging that represent the deepest development in the Vintage Bourbon lineup.
The grain character of a 21-year bourbon has been entirely absorbed into the oak. What remains is concentrated caramel, dark dried fruit, tobacco, leather, and the deep integrated complexity that only this duration of Kentucky barrel cycling can produce.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Deep caramel, dried fruit, aged leather, tobacco, and warm integrated oak.
- Palate: Silky and remarkably complex — 21 years of Kentucky maturation producing layers unavailable in younger expressions.
- Finish: Extraordinarily long and deeply satisfying.
Specs
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Age: 21 years
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork or all rare spirits.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the 21 Year compare to the Vintage Bourbon 23 Year also in stock? The 23 Year is two years older — the deepest Vintage Bourbon in the collection. Both are pre-modern era stock; the 21 Year at a slightly younger point in the same aging trajectory.
- Is Vintage Bourbon 21 Year still available? Yes — available now.
Description
21 years. Vintage Bourbon — two decades plus one year of Kentucky straight bourbon maturation, from pre-modern era stock that cannot be replicated by current production timelines.
At 21 years, this bourbon occupies the same ultra-aged tier as the Parker's Heritage 27 Year, the Michter's 20 Year, and the rarest Heaven Hill Heritage releases. The 21 Year is the second-oldest Vintage Bourbon in the current Wooden Cork collection, behind only the Vintage Bourbon 23 Year — two additional years of aging that represent the deepest development in the Vintage Bourbon lineup.
The grain character of a 21-year bourbon has been entirely absorbed into the oak. What remains is concentrated caramel, dark dried fruit, tobacco, leather, and the deep integrated complexity that only this duration of Kentucky barrel cycling can produce.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Deep caramel, dried fruit, aged leather, tobacco, and warm integrated oak.
- Palate: Silky and remarkably complex — 21 years of Kentucky maturation producing layers unavailable in younger expressions.
- Finish: Extraordinarily long and deeply satisfying.
Specs
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Age: 21 years
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork or all rare spirits.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the 21 Year compare to the Vintage Bourbon 23 Year also in stock? The 23 Year is two years older — the deepest Vintage Bourbon in the collection. Both are pre-modern era stock; the 21 Year at a slightly younger point in the same aging trajectory.
- Is Vintage Bourbon 21 Year still available? Yes — available now.
