{"product_id":"lock-load-carbine-gun-collectors-edition-bourbon-whiskey-1-75l","title":"Lock \u0026 Load Carbine Gun Collector's Edition Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLock \u0026amp; Load Carbine Gun Collector's Edition Bourbon Whiskey (1.75L)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American bourbon sold as much for its vessel as for its liquid: a full-size carbine rifle rendered in glass, holding 1.75 liters of 80-proof whiskey. It is built for the gift buyer who needs a centerpiece that gets talked about the moment it leaves the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 1.75L carbine-shaped decanter, this release comes out of the AIKO Brands portfolio, which ships the gun-format line four bottles to a case. The mash bill leans on corn sweetness and American oak rather than high-rye heat, and that is deliberate: at this size and this proof, the whiskey is meant to pour easily for a room full of people rather than be dissected in a tasting flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, sweet corn and buttered vanilla lead, followed by toasted oak, a light dusting of cinnamon, and a soft orchard-fruit note underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, caramel and brown sugar arrive first, then baking spice, a hint of barrel char, and a stewed-apple sweetness that keeps the mid-palate from turning dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is medium-long and warm, closing on oak and vanilla with the char note fading last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carbine is the rifle-format sibling in Lock \u0026amp; Load's gun-shaped series. Where the Bullpop reads compact and modern, the Carbine is long-barreled and traditional, and it displays horizontally rather than standing upright. That silhouette is the reason people buy it, and the 1.75L capacity means there is a party's worth of bourbon inside rather than a novelty pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat or over one large cube. It stands up well to smoked brisket, where the char and caramel notes track the bark on the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn American bourbon whiskey bottled in a collector's carbine rifle-shaped decanter, distributed under the AIKO Brands portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the specs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40% ABV, 80 proof, 1.75L format. Lock \u0026amp; Load does not publish an age statement or mash bill percentages for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet corn, vanilla and toasted oak on the nose; caramel, baking spice and barrel char on the palate; a medium-long warm finish of oak and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat or over a single large cube, alongside smoked brisket or barbecue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this release notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 1.75L, the carbine-shaped bottle is one of the largest and most detailed gun-format decanters in the category, which makes it a display piece as much as a bottle of bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lock \u0026 Load","offers":[{"title":"1.75 L","offer_id":50442707337464,"sku":"19290","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/lock-load-carbine-gun-collectors-edition-bourbon-whiskey-175l-keg-n-bottle-9082260.png?v=1788542141","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/lock-load-carbine-gun-collectors-edition-bourbon-whiskey-1-75l","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}