Rare Character Brook Hill Bourbon 6 Year 86 Proof 1988

6 years. 86 proof. 1988. Rare Character Brook Hill Bourbon — the oldest and most historically unusual expression in the Wooden Cork Rare Character collection, a 1988-vintage 6-year bourbon now over 35 years from original bottling.

Where all other Rare Character Brook Hill expressions are contemporary single barrel releases at cask strength, the 1988 6-year at 86 proof is a vintage document — bottled in approximately 1994 at a moderate proof that was standard for retail bourbon of that era. The combination of the Rare Character program’s curation standard with a 1988 production date creates a bridge between contemporary single barrel collecting and pre-revival era American whiskey.

Specs

• Producer: Rare Character
• Source: Brook Hill
• Style: American Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel
• Vintage: 1988
• Age: 6 years
• Proof: 86 (43% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How does the 1988 differ from the other Rare Character Brook Hill expressions? All other Brook Hill expressions are contemporary cask strength single barrels at 125–145+ proof. The 1988 is a vintage bottle at 86 proof from the pre-revival era — a different kind of rarity: historical provenance rather than extreme proof concentration.
• Is the 1988 Rare Character Brook Hill still available? Yes — available now.