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Distilled in the spring of 2005 and 2006, this edition spent 18 years and 5 months maturing in new charred American white oak barrels (#4 char), primarily within the temperate microclimates of lower Warehouse floors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the vatted era of the series, this release utilized an active maturation cycle to achieve a refined, high-viscosity structural framework. It is crafted from a low-rye mash bill of plump rye, Kentucky corn, and malted barley, although the exact percentages remain undisclosed by the distillery. 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Distilled in the spring of 2006 and 2007, this spirit matured for 18 years and 5 months on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Warehouses O, K, and L. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage represents an extreme technical case of \"angel's share\" loss, with approximately 77% of the original liquid lost to evaporation, resulting in a spirit of intense concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its long rest in new charred American oak, the spirit maintains a refined, low-rye structural framework. The technical profile is defined by an elegant integration of herbal mint and citrus zest, avoiding over-oaking through precise warehouse placement. 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