{"id":1839,"date":"2024-06-28T23:11:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T04:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=1839"},"modified":"2024-11-01T23:16:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T04:16:00","slug":"rare-character-eclipse-single-barrel-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-x-five-star-liquor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/28\/rare-character-eclipse-single-barrel-bourbon-club-of-arkansas-x-five-star-liquor\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Character \u201cEclipse\u201d Single Barrel \u2013 Bourbon Club of Arkansas x Five Star Liquor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PUBLISH DATE: June 28, 2024 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rare Character Single Barrel Series<\/strong> continues its run of bold, high-proof releases with \u201cEclipse,\u201d<\/strong> a cask strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey<\/strong> selected by the Bourbon Club of Arkansas<\/strong> in collaboration with Five Star Liquor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

True to its name, Eclipse<\/em> represents a convergence of maturity, proof, and barrel character\u2014an uncut, unfiltered bourbon chosen for its depth and intensity rather than mass-market appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Dustin Howell – November 1 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Barrel Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Name:<\/strong> Eclipse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Producer:<\/strong> Rare Character<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Series:<\/strong> Single Barrel Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Classification:<\/strong> Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Barrel Number:<\/strong> VEN-769<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Age:<\/strong> 8 Years, 9 Months<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Proof:<\/strong> 131.48<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bottling:<\/strong> Cask Strength (Uncut & Unfiltered)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Selected By:<\/strong> Bourbon Club of Arkansas & Five Star Liquor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Source: Dustin Howell – June 28 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    About Rare Character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Rare Character is an independent American whiskey brand<\/strong> focused on sourcing exceptional barrels from Kentucky and releasing them with minimal intervention. Rather than chasing uniformity, the brand embraces individual barrel expression<\/strong>, allowing proof, age, and natural variation to define each release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This approach has made Rare Character a favorite among whiskey clubs and enthusiasts seeking high-proof, mature single barrels<\/strong> that retain their natural oils, structure, and concentration\u2014bourbons that speak clearly and unapologetically for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The \u201cEclipse\u201d Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Selected jointly by the Bourbon Club of Arkansas and Five Star Liquor, Eclipse<\/strong> was identified as a standout during the tasting process. Bottled at a formidable 131.48 proof<\/strong> and approaching nine years of age, this barrel aligns squarely with the club\u2019s philosophy of prioritizing flavor, structure, and intensity over dilution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As with all Rare Character Single Barrel Series releases, Eclipse<\/em> is a one-of-one expression<\/strong>\u2014once the bottles are gone, the barrel can never be recreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Reviews & Tasting Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    No formal tasting notes or member reviews were provided at the time of publication.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This article will be updated if official reviews or tasting notes are released for historical record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Rare Character \u201cEclipse\u201d<\/strong> was released through Five Star Liquor<\/strong> in limited quantities. As a club-selected, cask strength single barrel, availability was highly limited and short-lived.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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