Calumet Farm 16 Year Old Single Rack Black

Calumet Farm 16 Year Old Single Rack Black, the newest gem in our Single Rack Black premium bourbon line, is a testament to the dedication and patience it takes to create a champion. Its bold tastes and flavors, perfectly balanced with a smooth finish, pay tribute to one of the greatest thoroughbreds in racing history. This bourbon, our most aged and highest-proof expression to date, is Non-Chill Filtered for added depth of character and color.

After a stunning 2-year-old season in 1947, famed trainer Ben Jones knew their horse was set to have a breakout 3-year season. In 1948, Citation furthered his campaign toward becoming a legend. He began the season with a handful of wins. Then Eddie Arcaro was tapped to jockey Citation. The first race pairing the two was a disappointing loss at the Chesapeake Trail Stakes. This would be the last race that Citation would lose for nearly two years.

Citation would capture the 1948 Triple Crown and be named Horse of the Year. By the end of his 3-year season, he had a record of 27 victories and two 2nd place finishes out of 29 starts. Citation would go on winning and be the first primary North American horse to amass a 16-race win streak and to top $1 million in career earnings.

To honor Calumet Farm's legacy and its second Triple Crown-winning horse, this exquisite bourbon has been crafted with the same passion and dedication that led Citation to victory.

Color: Deep mahogany with dark red shadows and golden highlights.

Aroma: Upon Uncorking: Beginning notes of woody char and smoke subside to reveal softer scents of toasted almonds and fresh-cut summer hay. After Breathing: As the spirit opens up, lighter notes of citrus and orange mix with darker floral and cherry scents to complete the experience.

Palate: Notes of saturated oak and warm rye spice open the palate, allowing flavors of cherries, dark fruits, and baking spice to present fully. Fresh-baked bread, toasted toffee, and a light corn meal dryness round out the rich flavors.

Finish: This spirit's bold flavors impart a lighter-than-expected finish. They give way to a subtle warmth, notes of toasted grains, and a smokiness that proceed the mellowing of wood sugars and oak.