{"title":"Cyrus Noble","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cyrus-noble-5-year-bourbon-750ml","title":"Cyrus Noble 5 Year Bourbon 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyrus Noble 5 Year Bourbon 750ML\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 90-proof (45% ABV) small batch bourbon distilled in Kentucky and aged five years in San Francisco. It earned 89 points from Tastings.com and stands apart from the bourbon crowd through a genuinely unusual maturation approach—moving barrels from Kentucky to the Pacific coast, where San Francisco's cool maritime climate shapes the final character of the whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 45% (90 Proof)  |  Origin: Kentucky \u0026amp; San Francisco, USA  |  Age: 5 Years  |  Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyrus Noble draws on a brand name rooted in San Francisco's frontier-era whiskey trade. The bourbon is currently distilled at Bardstown Bourbon Company in Bardstown, Kentucky—one of the state's most prominent contract distilling operations—having previously been produced at Heaven Hill. What makes this expression unusual is its cross-country aging: after distillation in Kentucky, barrels are transported to San Francisco, where the city's temperate, fog-influenced climate produces a distinctly different interaction between spirit and oak over the five-year maturation period. The mashbill is corn-forward with rye and malted barley, yielding a classic bourbon grain profile shaped by a decidedly non-traditional environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syrupy caramel leads, followed by allspice and gingersnap warmth. A deeper layer of well-oiled leather and faint vanilla rounds out the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is sweet and chewy—caramel and nougat dominate the early palate, reminiscent of candy bar richness. Mid-palate, fresh cinnamon and baked apple emerge alongside toffee and cocoa. Peanut brittle and baking spice notes build toward a balanced peak of sweet and nutty flavors, anchored by just enough black pepper to keep things structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium in length with a warm, spicy-sweet fade. Lingering toffee and pepper hold steady as subtle cocoa and cinnamon slowly dissipate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Cyrus Noble\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a single ice cube is the best way to appreciate how San Francisco aging distinguishes this bourbon from Kentucky-matured peers. A few drops of water open up the caramel and baking spice without diminishing the mid-palate complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pronounced caramel and toffee integrate naturally with bitters and a sugar cube, requiring little embellishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Sour:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bourbon's inherent sweetness and cinnamon spice balance fresh citrus, creating a rounder, more layered sour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManhattan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allspice and cocoa notes marry well with sweet vermouth, producing a cocktail with noticeable depth at 90 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBourbon enthusiasts curious about how climate affects maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting someone who collects regionally distinctive American whiskeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-by-side tastings comparing Kentucky-aged and non-Kentucky-aged bourbons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner sipping alongside dessert or dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Cyrus Noble taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyrus Noble 5 Year leads with chewy caramel and nougat, moving into cinnamon, toffee, and cocoa at mid-palate, with a medium spicy-sweet finish accented by peanut brittle and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Cyrus Noble compare to Buffalo Trace?\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace carries no age statement and is fully matured in Kentucky's continental climate, while Cyrus Noble states a five-year age and is uniquely aged in San Francisco's cooler maritime conditions. The result is a noticeably different oak influence—Cyrus Noble tends toward softer toffee and baking spice rather than the sharper vanilla and cherry character typical of Kentucky-aged bourbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cyrus Noble good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—at 90 proof it has enough body and complexity to hold up neat, with a balanced sweetness that doesn't require dilution to be approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Cyrus Noble made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyrus Noble is distilled at Bardstown Bourbon Company in Bardstown, Kentucky, then its barrels are shipped to San Francisco, California, where the bourbon ages for five years in the city's cool, maritime-influenced environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Cyrus Noble?\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked pulled pork complements the caramel and spice backbone. Dark chocolate mirrors the cocoa undertones. Pecan pie echoes the nougat and nutty character. Aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the bourbon's sweetness. Apple tart or strudel highlights the cinnamon and baked apple notes in the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Cyrus Noble come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyrus Noble 5 Year Bourbon is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cyrus Noble worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyrus Noble positions as a mid-range bourbon that justifies its price through a genuinely uncommon production story—few bourbons undergo cross-country aging—and a five-year age statement at 90 proof, which represents solid value in its tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Cyrus Noble?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining fact about this bourbon is one most whiskey drinkers won't expect: it matures in San Francisco, not Kentucky. That single variable—swapping humid, hot-cold Kentucky seasons for the Bay Area's cool, stable fog belt—produces a measurably different interaction between new American oak and distillate. The result, validated by an 89-point score from Tastings.com, is a bourbon with a softer, more confectionery profile than many five-year Kentucky-matured peers. For drinkers who value provenance and process over label prestige, Cyrus Noble offers a legitimate conversation piece backed by genuine flavor distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cyrus Noble","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837033509033,"sku":"25322","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/cyrus_noble_bourbon__96066.jpg?v=1730477008"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/cyrus-noble.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}