{"product_id":"barrel-12-year-french-oak","title":"Barrel 12 Year French Oak","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThis 12-year-old bourbon underwent a secondary maturation in hand-selected French oak casks with distinct toast levels designed to enhance its aromatic depth and enrich its palate. The influence of the French oak imparts a rich tapestry of flavors—warm nutmeg and aromatic allspice unfold on the palate, followed by layers of toasted hazelnut and creamy vanilla, and a sophisticated touch of worn leather, adding a refined, earthy character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFrench oak provides distinctive flavor notes: prominent nutty (caramelized butter), woody (rounded and complex), and aromatic vanilla flavors through a unique blend of lactones and vanillin compounds. Tannins from French oak contribute a balanced structure providing necessary complexity, mouthfeel, and a balanced finishing process over longer periods of time. French oak offers a more refined subtle contribution compared to heavily toasted American Oak barrels used for initial maturation or heavy charring, adding layers of flavor without overpowering the bourbon itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e108.5 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFulfilled from California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48592554164446,"sku":"VWS200434534","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9130\/0574\/files\/images-22.jpg?v=1786500755","url":"https:\/\/bottlebattalion.com\/products\/barrel-12-year-french-oak","provider":"North Coast Battalion Bottle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}