Tincup Fourteener 14 Year Old Colorado Bourbon Whiskey Batch #3

Tincup Fourteener 14 Year Old Colorado Bourbon Whiskey Batch #3 is a refined and bold expression of long-aged craft bourbon, showcasing the nuanced influence of extended barrel maturation in Colorado’s unique climate. With deep spicy oak, rich sweet-fruit layers, and finely structured complexity, this release embodies both craft spirit character and age-refined depth — ideal for sipping neat or anchoring elevated bourbon cocktails.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced by Tincup Whiskey Co. in Colorado, USA, the Fourteener series celebrates high-altitude whiskey maturation. Batch #3 comprises barrels that have rested for 14 years in new charred American oak, allowing intensified wood-spirit interaction fostered by greater temperature variation in elevated warehouse environments. This extended aging contributes remarkable structural complexity, rounded depth, and a distinct expression of mature bourbon character.

The production draws on a traditional bourbon mash bill with a corn majority supported by rye and malted barley, then hand-selected barrels are evaluated for integration of spice, oak, and fruit that best exemplify the Fourteener identity. Unlike many younger options, Batch #3 was bottlenecked to preserve maximum expression at cask strength (typically high proof), delivering full flavor and aromatic spectrum without significant dilution.

Critics Reviews

This release has not been formally reviewed with published scores by major spirits publications such as Whisky Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, or Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Among craft whiskey circles and bartenders, Batch #3 is respected for its mature wood influence, balance of sweetness and spice, and structural integrity.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Deep and inviting, with rich vanilla bean, toasted oak, and caramelized sugar up front. Beneath, aromas of baked dark fruit (plum, raisin), gentle citrus peel, and warm baking spice — cinnamon and nutmeg — appear with complexity.

Palate:
Medium-to-full-bodied and richly textured, opening with brown sugar, butterscotch, and warm apple compote. The mid-palate evolves into oak spice, roasted nut, and cracking rye heat, layered with dark chocolate and dried cherry. Integrative wood tannins enhance structure without overwhelming sweetness.

Finish:
Long and warming, with lingering oak warmth, spice echoes, and a gentle citrus uplift that gently recedes while maintaining balanced intensity.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Fourteener Old-Fashioned

• 2 oz Tincup Fourteener 14 Year Old Batch #3

• 0.25 oz demerara syrup

• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  Stir with ice; strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube; garnish with expressed orange peel.

Colorado Manhattan

• 2 oz Tincup Fourteener 14 Year Old Batch #3

• 1 oz sweet vermouth

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  Stir with ice; strain into a chilled coupe; garnish with a luxardo cherry.

Smoky Boulevardier

• 1.5 oz Tincup Fourteener 14 Year Old Batch #3

• 1 oz Campari

• 1 oz sweet vermouth
  Stir with ice; strain into a rocks glass over large ice cube; garnish with orange twist.