{"product_id":"short-barrel-el-jefe-american-whiskey-in-mezcal-barrels","title":"Short Barrel El Jefe American Whiskey in Mezcal Barrels","description":"\u003cp\u003eShort Barrel El Jefe Whiskey pushes the boundaries of finished whiskey by pairing a 7½-year-old Kentucky Straight American Whiskey with a year and a half of finishing in ex-reposado mezcal barrels. The base whiskey is built from 91% corn and 9% malted barley, and the entire release consists of just four barrels, making it a genuinely small-batch pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mezcal barrel finish brings a distinctive layer of smoke and bright vanilla and citrus notes to the whiskey's dark, rich oak character, creating a flavor profile that bridges Kentucky bourbon tradition and Oaxacan mezcal. Bottled at barrel proof, El Jefe balances strength, smoothness, and sweetness in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to experience the smoke and citrus interplay, or with a large ice cube to soften the barrel proof. It pairs well with grilled or smoked foods and citrus-forward desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurious about a mezcal-finished Kentucky whiskey? Shop Short Barrel El Jefe Whiskey online now at Habits Bottle Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Habits Bottle Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48760315478206,"sku":"860005356157","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/8079\/3278\/files\/download_a604c865-7917-4515-8338-1bf56ec4c9ec.png?v=1787778263","url":"https:\/\/www.habitsbottleshop.com\/products\/short-barrel-el-jefe-american-whiskey-in-mezcal-barrels","provider":"Habits Bottle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}