Rare Character X Blackwell's Dirty Dog Batch 2 Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey
Product details
| Management number | 253707643 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$47.25 | Model Number | 253707643 | ||
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The Rare Character x Blackwell’s “Dirty Dog” Batch 2 Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey is the powerful second installment in this exclusive collaboration series—an unapologetically bold, high-rye bourbon designed for serious whiskey enthusiasts. Aged over eleven years and bottled at full cask strength, it delivers intense depth, mature oak structure, and rich dessert-like sweetness balanced by vibrant rye spice. With extremely limited production and a distinctive single-batch identity, this is a collector-level release that perfectly captures the bold personality of the Dirty Dog series.
Origins & Craftsmanship
This release represents the second batch in the Rare Character x Blackwell’s “Dirty Dog” series, a collaboration focused on selecting mature, expressive barrels that showcase Rare Character’s blending expertise alongside Blackwell’s curation.
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Producer
- Rare Character Whiskey Company, known for sourcing and blending exceptional American whiskey barrels
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Series Concept
- The “Dirty Dog” line is built around bold, character-driven bourbons selected for intensity, maturity, and individuality
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Mash Bill Style
- High-rye bourbon, emphasizing spice, structure, and aromatic lift
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Aging
- 11 years and 5 months, allowing significant barrel interaction and deep flavor development
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Bottling
- Bottled at cask strength with no dilution, filtration, or compromise
- Proof: 122.84
- ABV: 61.42%
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Production Size
- Extremely limited release with approximately 132 bottles produced, making it a true collector’s item
The extended aging and high proof amplify the whiskey’s natural complexity—creating a bourbon that is powerful yet layered, with a profile built for slow, contemplative sipping.
Critics Reviews
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Tasting Profile
Nose:
Deep and inviting, with rich caramel, toasted oak, dark fruit, and warm vanilla layered over subtle rye spice and hints of baking spices.
Palate:
Full-bodied and intensely flavorful. Waves of brown sugar, caramelized oak, and vanilla custard are balanced by black pepper, cinnamon, and rye-driven spice, creating a dense, dessert-like richness with structured warmth.
Finish:
Long, powerful, and warming, with lingering oak, caramel, and spice notes that slowly fade into a rich, mature bourbon sweetness.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
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| ABV / Proof | xx.x% ABV / XXX.XX Proof |
| Origin / Region | Kentucky, USA |
| Producer | Rare Character Whiskey Company |
| Grape Type / Spirit Type | High-Rye Bourbon Whiskey |
| Aging or Maturation | 11 years 5 months in new American oak |
| Aromas & Flavors | Caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, dark fruit, rye spice |
| Style / Identity | Limited-release, high-proof, collector bourbon |
Cocktail Recipes
Dirty Dog Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Rare Character x Blackwell’s Dirty Dog Batch 2 Bourbon
- 0.25 oz demerara syrup
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
Preparation:
Stir with ice until well chilled. Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with an expressed orange peel.
Cask Strength Boulevardier
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Dirty Dog Batch 2 Bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
Preparation:
Stir with ice until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass or over a large cube. Garnish with an orange twist.
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