Heaven’s Door Spirits, the award-winning whiskey collection inspired by Bob Dylan, has unveiled the latest installment in its highly sought-after Bootleg Series. Volume VI brings together craftsmanship, artistry, and innovation in a blend of aged wheated bourbons finished in Limousin cigar barrels. This release continues the tradition of combining exceptional whiskey with Dylan’s creative legacy.
Bootleg Volume VI features a carefully crafted blend of 12-, 13-, and 14-year-old wheated bourbons, each aged to perfection before undergoing a unique secondary finishing process in Limousin cigar barrels. These tall, elongated barrels, known for their air-dried oak, enhance the whiskey with rich tannins and sugars, resulting in pronounced flavor notes.
According to Alex Moore, Lead Blender at Heaven’s Door, the cigar barrel’s shape and oak composition play a vital role in the whiskey’s profile. The finishing imparts spice, dried fruit, and toasted oak, balancing harmoniously with the softer, sweeter character of the wheated bourbon base.
Artistic Presentation
Each bottle of Bootleg Volume VI features Favela Villa Candido, a painting from Dylan’s 2015 Brazil Series. The artwork, inspired by Brazil’s favelas, captures their vibrancy and community spirit through a blend of textured browns, ochres, greens, and blues. Its Cézanne-like style offers a visual depth that mirrors the whiskey’s complexity. The ceramic bottle is housed in an elegant tawny orange case, inscribed with a Dylan quote, further emphasizing the intersection of art and craft.
Limited and Collectible
With only 5,000 bottles available worldwide, Bootleg Volume VI is a rare release aimed at collectors and whiskey enthusiasts alike. This release is priced at $499.99 and can be found at select retailers and through Heaven’s Door’s official online store.
Key Highlights
- Aged Whiskey: A blend of 12-, 13-, and 14-year-old wheated bourbons.
- Innovative Finishing: Secondary maturation in Limousin cigar barrels for a unique flavor profile.
- Artistic Design: Features Bob Dylan’s Favela Villa Candido on a ceramic bottle.
- Limited Availability: Fewer than 5,000 bottles worldwide.
For more details, visit Heaven’s Door
