Lasso Motel 8 Years Old Wheated Straight Bourbon

Lasso Motel 8 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a mature, full-bodied Kentucky whiskey that combines rich fruit, dark caramel sweetness, seasoned oak, and warming spice. Distilled at Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, it is aged for 8 years and bottled at a robust 100 proof (50% ABV). With a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, this expression delivers ripe cherry, candied butterscotch, tobacco, citrus, vanilla, and pepper in a polished yet assertive style.

Process & Profile

The whiskey is distilled in Kentucky at Barton 1792 Distillery and matured for a full eight years, giving the spirit substantially more time to integrate with the barrel than younger expressions in the Lasso Motel range. Extended aging builds deeper caramelized sweetness, dark fruit, oak, tobacco, and spice while maintaining enough freshness to keep the whiskey lively.

Its mash bill consists of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley. Corn supplies the bourbon’s core sweetness, while the relatively high rye content brings black pepper, baking spice, and structure. Malted barley rounds the grain profile and contributes subtle toasted character.

On the nose, the official retail profile centers on ripe cherry, candied butterscotch, and tobacco. Additional tasting notes reveal layers of dark caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, almond, cranberry, prune, and orange peel, creating an aromatic profile that is both sweet and mature.

The palate opens with ripe cherry and dark fruit, followed by fresh citrus, caramelized sugar, vanilla, and mature oak. As the whiskey develops, black pepper and baking spice become more pronounced, balancing the sweeter cherry and butterscotch character.

The finish is long and warming, with peppery vanilla, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, barrel char, and seasoned oak lingering after the fruit begins to fade. At 100 proof, it carries substantial structure while remaining balanced enough for slow sipping.

What makes Lasso Motel 8 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey especially compelling is its combination of eight-year maturation, respected Barton 1792 distillation, a rye-forward 21% secondary grain component, and 100-proof bottling strength. The whiskey earned 92 points and a Gold Medal from Tastings.com, which highlighted its dark chocolate caramel, honey, praline, cherry, espresso, and spice character.

Enjoy it neat to appreciate the full cherry, caramel, tobacco, and oak profile, or over a large cube for a softer, slowly evolving pour. Its mature fruit and 100-proof structure also make it an excellent choice for a premium Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lasso Motel 8 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
It is an 8-year-old Kentucky whiskey distilled at Barton 1792 Distillery and bottled at 100 proof / 50% ABV. It offers a mature bourbon-style profile centered on dark fruit, caramel, oak, tobacco, and spice.

What are the key specs of Lasso Motel 8 Year?
The whiskey is aged 8 years, bottled at 100 proof / 50% ABV, and typically presented in a 750ml bottle. Its mash bill is 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley.

Is Lasso Motel 8 Year a wheated bourbon?
No. The current 8-Year expression uses 21% rye, not wheat. Lasso Motel’s separate 4-Year Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon uses a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% wheat, and 9% malted barley.

What flavors characterize Lasso Motel 8 Year?
Expect ripe cherry, candied butterscotch, tobacco, caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, citrus peel, dark chocolate, black pepper, baking spice, and mature oak, followed by a long warming finish.

What makes Lasso Motel 8 Years Old special?
Its distinction comes from the combination of eight years of Kentucky maturation, Barton 1792 provenance, a 21% rye mash bill, and a full 100-proof bottling strength. The result balances mature oak and spice with rich cherry, caramel, vanilla, chocolate, and tobacco character.