{"product_id":"augusta-distillery-buckners-single-barrel-bourbon-15-year-barrel-88-140-6-proof-hazmat","title":"Augusta Distillery Buckner's Single Barrel Bourbon 15 Year Barrel 88 140.6 Proof Hazmat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e140.6 proof. 15 years. Hazmat. Barrel 88. Augusta Distillery Buckner’s — a 15-year expression at 140.6 proof carrying the Hazmat designation, which identifies American whiskey bottled above 140 proof — the threshold above which special shipping regulations apply due to the elevated alcohol concentration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hazmat designation is a proof milestone: 140+ proof American whiskey triggers specific transport and labeling requirements under DOT regulations, placing Barrel 88 in the same regulatory tier as the Buckner’s 13-year Barrel 110 (150 proof) and the Rare Character xWASxHEREx (145.28) in the collection. At 15 years, Barrel 88 is two years older than the 13-year expressions, delivering additional oak integration and depth alongside the extreme proof concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Augusta Distillery, Augusta, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength, Hazmat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140.6 (70.3% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Hazmat mean on a bourbon label?\u003c\/strong\u003e American whiskey above 140 proof (70% ABV) is classified as a Hazmat (hazardous material) for shipping purposes under DOT regulations, requiring special labeling and transport handling. It’s a proof milestone, not a quality designation.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Hazmat mean on a bourbon label?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"American whiskey above 140 proof (70% ABV) is classified as Hazmat for shipping under DOT regulations, requiring special labeling and transport handling. It's a proof milestone, not a quality designation.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Augusta Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900718387271,"sku":"Scott","price":1099.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/augusta-distillery-buckners-single-barrel-bourbon-15-year-88-140-6-proof-hazmat-256_ba9485a8-2eb1-464a-a113-193164c4ff98.webp?v=1782400810","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/augusta-distillery-buckners-single-barrel-bourbon-15-year-barrel-88-140-6-proof-hazmat","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}