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Top Shelf Bourbon Essence

Regular price $17

Flavours 2.25L – about $5.29 per 700mL bottle

Delivery Australia-wide: $16 for this item on its own (based on cart total).

Top Shelf Bourbon Essence is a spirit essence for a dry style bourbon with full flavour, typical of well aged sour mash whiskeys. One bottle flavours 2.25L of 40% spirit, enough for three 750mL bottles.

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Top Shelf Bourbon Essence is a spirit essence for a dry style bourbon with full flavour, typical of well aged sour mash whiskeys. One bottle flavours 2.25L of 40% spirit, enough for three 750mL bottles.

Range Still Spirits Top Shelf
Makes 2.25L, three 750mL bottles
Flavour profile Dry, full flavoured, sour mash style
Mix with 2.25L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka
Best served Neat, on ice or with cola

How to use

  1. Shake the essence bottle well.
  2. Add the essence to 2.25L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka.
  3. Seal and shake to mix, then bottle into three 750mL bottles.
  4. Leave a few days for the flavour to settle before serving.
FAQ

How much spirit does one bottle of Top Shelf Bourbon Essence flavour?

One bottle flavours 2.25L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka, enough for three standard 750mL bottles.

Can I use store-bought vodka instead of home-made neutral spirit?

Yes. Any clean, neutral 40% ABV spirit or vodka works as the base.

Is this bourbon sweet or dry?

Dry. For a sweeter bourbon try Kentucky Bourbon or Honey Bourbon.

See also: bourbon essences, all spirit and liqueur essences, our guide to spirit essences.

Also available as a 10-pack.

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Overall rating: 4.857143 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Very nice tasting

"Very nice tasting"

— Jason G. (4/5)

great product

"easy to use with great results. loved by all who tried it."

— Derick V. (5/5)

Top Shelf Bourbon

"Lovely product and pretty close to Jack Daniels. Helping to get me through Lockdown"

— David H. (5/5)

Just Wow

"a very smooth Bourbon... easy to sip in front of a warm fire."

— David H. (5/5)

Keeps getting better and better

"As per the Name of the product, simply Top Shelf, easy to use, great flavour, many of my friends prefer this to shop bought."

— David H. (5/5)

Nectar of the Gods

"This really is a nice Bourbon"

— David H. (5/5)

Top Shelf Company

"I have only satisfaction for the speed of delivery and the quality of the product."

— David H. (5/5)

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