Old Soul 11 Year Tintype #3 Bourbon 750ML

Old Soul 11 Year Tintype #3 Bourbon 750ML is an uncut, unfiltered 11-year-old bourbon bottled at 103.5 proof (51.75% ABV) in a limited release of fewer than 30 barrels. Distilled in Indiana and matured in the extreme heat of Jackson, Mississippi, this high-rye bourbon carries a dense, savory profile that The Whiskey Wash called "truly a wonderful dram" and "a heavy expression with a lot of body and slow notes."

Quick Facts: ABV: 51.75%  |  Origin: Distilled in Indiana, Matured in Mississippi  |  Age: 11 Years  |  Distillery: Cathead Distillery, Jackson, MS

Production & Heritage

Cathead Distillery, founded in Jackson, Mississippi, sources its Old Soul bourbon distillate from Indiana, then matures the barrels in Mississippi's sweltering subtropical climate. That punishing heat accelerates the interaction between spirit and wood, driving the whiskey deep into the barrel staves and back again over 11 years, producing a whiskey that is exceptionally dense and full-bodied. Tintype #3 stands apart from earlier Tintype releases with its bold high-rye mashbill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley, and it reaches the bottle uncut and unfiltered — nothing between the barrel and the glass.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Banana nut bread and buttered French bread greet the nose first, followed by the candy-sweet lift of banana Runts. Beneath those bakery notes sits a warm undercurrent of caramel and rich cigar tobacco.

Taste: The entry is immediately warming, led by butterscotch, vanilla bean, and a coating texture that fills the palate. Mid-palate, charred oak, cinnamon bark, and stewed dark cherry emerge alongside a bakery-fresh wave of toasted pecans and brown butter. The 36% rye asserts itself here, delivering spicy grit that wrestles against the sweetness and keeps the whiskey from ever becoming one-dimensional.

Finish: Long and warming, with the sweetness gradually yielding to gentle layers of cinnamon stick, clove, and a quiet earthiness. A final trace of charcoal and maple syrup lingers well after the last sip.

How to Drink Tintype #3

At barrel proof, this bourbon rewards patient sipping — pour it neat and let it open for a few minutes, or add a few drops of water to unlock the bakery and fruit notes hiding beneath the proof. A single large ice cube will tame the heat for those who prefer a cooler pour.

Old Fashioned: The dense butterscotch and cinnamon profile stands up to bitters and sugar without losing its identity. Manhattan: The high-rye spice and dark cherry notes harmonize naturally with sweet vermouth, producing a rich, layered drink. Boulevardier: The whiskey's bold proof and savory tobacco undertone cut through Campari's bitterness with real authority.

Best For

• Gifting a bourbon collector who values age-stated, barrel-proof releases
• Side-by-side tastings comparing Indiana-distilled bourbons matured in different climates
• A slow evening pour when you want a whiskey that evolves over thirty minutes in the glass
• Adding a rare, limited-release bottle to a home whiskey library

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tintype #3 taste like? Tintype #3 leads with butterscotch, vanilla bean, and toasted pecans, then shifts into charred oak, cinnamon bark, and stewed dark cherry, finishing with a long, warming earthiness. The high-rye mashbill adds a persistent spicy backbone that balances the sweetness throughout.

How does Tintype #3 compare to Barrell Bourbon? Both are high-proof bourbons built on careful barrel selection, but Tintype #3 carries a firm 11-year age statement and a single-origin maturation climate (Mississippi), while Barrell Bourbon typically blends barrels from multiple sources, states, and age ranges. Tintype #3's unfiltered, uncut bottling from fewer than 30 barrels also makes it a smaller-batch release by comparison.

Is Tintype #3 good for sipping neat? Yes — at 103.5 proof it is full-flavored but not punishing, and the unfiltered bottling delivers rich texture and layered complexity that reward neat sipping. A few drops of water can further open the banana bread and fruit aromas.

Where is Tintype #3 made? The whiskey is distilled in Indiana using a mashbill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley, then transported to Cathead Distillery in Jackson, Mississippi, where it matures for 11 years in the region's intense subtropical heat.

What foods pair well with Tintype #3? Pecan pie mirrors the whiskey's toasted-nut and brown-butter notes. Smoked brisket complements its charred oak and tobacco character. Dark chocolate with sea salt highlights the butterscotch sweetness. Aged Gouda echoes the caramel depth, and a charcuterie board with cured meats plays against the rye spice.

What sizes does Tintype #3 come in? Tintype #3 is available as a standard 750ml bottle.

Is Tintype #3 worth the price? Tintype #3 positions as a premium, limited-release bourbon — its 11-year age statement, barrel-proof bottling, unfiltered production, and sub-30-barrel batch size place it in a tier typically reserved for allocated or specialty releases, offering strong value for collectors seeking age and proof without compromise.

Why Tintype #3?

The defining story of this bourbon is climate-driven maturation: 11 years in Mississippi's relentless heat creates a whiskey measurably denser and more wood-forward than most Indiana-distilled bourbons aged in cooler warehouses. The high-rye mashbill — 36% rye is aggressive for a bourbon — delivers spice and structure that prevent the oak influence from overwhelming the palate. Bottled uncut and unfiltered from fewer than 30 barrels, every release of Tintype is a snapshot of a specific set of casks, never to be repeated. For drinkers who seek barrel-proof bourbon with a legitimate age statement and a production narrative rooted in place, Tintype #3 earns serious attention.