Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey launched a new product: Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve Irish Whiskey. 

A blend of single malt and grain whiskey and aged for a minimum of four years in level 3 heavily charred bourbon barrels, Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve combines quality with approachability so both American and Irish Whiskey fans alike can enjoy sipping this one together.

Originating at the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, this triple-distilled whiskey is a blend matured in both first and second-fill American Oak bourbon casks, which add robust depth and complexity to its signature smooth taste.

How it's made: Heavily charring the American Oak first-fill barrels intensifies the bold bourbon flavors with rich caramel, toasted wood, soft vanilla and sweeter characters. American White Oak has a tighter, harder grain, so the wood is fired to open that grain, which then gives big flavor to the whiskey during aging. The American Oak second-fill barrels offer more of the distinct Proper No. Twelve character and the natural flavors from the American Oak cask,contributing further notes of vanilla, toffee and spice.

What they're saying: “We want Black Reserve to reinforce what Proper No. Twelve has been about from the start: expert craftsmanship, approachability and more than 400 years of whiskey production and
blending expertise,” said Lander Otegui, EEVP-Marketing and
Innovation at Proximo Spirits. “The toasted wood and heartier caramel notes from the heavily charred barrels balanced by the gentle vanilla sweetness, is a great testament to that.”

Availability: Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve is on shelves and backbars now across the country for an average SRP of $32.99.