Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 47% 700ml

Legent is a genuine "East meets West" original — a Kentucky straight bourbon partially finished in wine and sherry casks, born from the collaboration of two whisk(e)y legends. It's distilled by Fred Noe, seventh-generation Master Distiller at the James B. Beam Distilling Co., using the classic Beam family recipe, then handed to Shinji Fukuyo, fifth-ever Chief Blender of Suntory, who finishes portions of the mature bourbon in hand-selected California red wine casks and sherry casks before marrying them back with additional unfinished Kentucky straight bourbon. The result, bottled at a robust 47% ABV, is a first-of-its-kind whiskey that honours bourbon tradition while layering in Japanese blending artistry.

What you get in the glass is a bourbon that starts familiar — rich, warm and oaky — then opens into something deeper and more complex, the wine and sherry casks lending dark fruit and dimension without overwhelming the spirit's Kentucky backbone. Beautifully balanced and endlessly approachable, it's a standout for bourbon drinkers and Japanese whisky fans alike, and an easy recommendation for anyone who appreciates a thoughtful, layered pour.

Tasting Notes
The nose opens with classic bourbon character — brown sugar, toasted almonds, vanilla and mature oak — lifted by jammy dark fruits, orange peel and a touch of ginger spice from the cask finishing. The palate is rich and rounded, layering caramel, char and roasted nuts with red berries, dark cherry and a wine-sweet fruitiness, all carried on a silky body. The finish is medium-long, bright and smooth, closing with oak, dried fruit, nutty sweetness and gentle spice.

Serves Best With
Excellent neat or over a single large ice cube, where its layered fruit and oak come through. Its balance and proof make it a superb cocktail base — for an Old Fashioned, stir 60ml Legent with 1 teaspoon sugar syrup and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters over ice, then strain over a large cube and garnish with an orange twist. It also makes a richer, fruitier Manhattan. On the food side, pair with grilled and smoked meats, aged cheddar, pecan pie or dark chocolate.