Still Spirits Top Shelf Wild Eagle Bourbon

Still Spirits Top Shelf Wild Eagle Bourbon – Home Distilling Bourbon Essence

What Flavour Is This Essence?

Wild Eagle Bourbon is crafted to capture the rich, warming character of a classic American-style bourbon whiskey. Expect deep notes of caramel, vanilla, and charred oak — the hallmark flavours that bourbon lovers recognise immediately. It's smooth on the palate with a warming, slightly sweet finish that's true to the traditional bourbon style. This is not a light or subtle essence — it's a full, robust flavour built for bourbon drinkers who like depth and complexity.

Flavour Profile

• Aroma: Warm caramel, toasted vanilla, sweet corn
• Top notes: Rich caramel and butterscotch
• Mid palate: Charred oak, vanilla cream, light dried fruit
• Finish: Smooth, warming, with lingering oak and spice
• Colour: Naturally clear — add Still Spirits Caramel Colour for an authentic bourbon hue
• Best served: Neat, over ice, or in classic whiskey cocktails

What Spirits Can It Make?

This essence produces a homemade bourbon-style whiskey that drinks beautifully neat, on the rocks, or as the base of classic whiskey cocktails. It's perfectly suited for:

• Bourbon neat or on the rocks
• Whiskey Sour — the caramel notes pair perfectly with citrus
• Old Fashioned — a natural fit for this classic cocktail
• Bourbon and cola — a crowd-pleasing everyday serve
• Cooking and marinades — bourbon-glazed ribs, sauces, and desserts

What Alcohol Base Works Best?

For best results, use a clean, double-distilled neutral spirit at 40% ABV. A high-quality column-distilled base with minimal congeners will let the bourbon essence shine through without competing flavours. Still Spirits' own Top Shelf Spirit Base or a filtered, odourless neutral spirit are the top choices. Avoid using a base with strong grain or fermentation character, as it will conflict with the smooth caramel and oak profile of the Wild Eagle essence.

To further enhance the authenticity, consider adding Still Spirits oak chips or an oak essence after mixing — this adds an extra layer of barrel-aged depth that elevates the finished spirit significantly.

How to Use It

Using Still Spirits Top Shelf Wild Eagle Bourbon essence is fast and straightforward:

1. Add the essence to 700 ml of neutral spirit at 40% ABV.
2. Stir thoroughly to fully combine.
3. For added complexity, rest with American oak chips for 24–72 hours before serving.
4. Strain if using oak chips, then bottle and enjoy.

Each pack makes one standard 700 ml bottle of bourbon-style spirit. No still required for the flavouring stage — just mix, rest, and serve.