{"product_id":"rare-character-brook-hill-bourbon-6-year-86-proof-1988","title":"Rare Character Brook Hill Bourbon 6 Year 86 Proof 1988","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 years. 86 proof. 1988. Rare Character Brook Hill Bourbon — the oldest and most historically unusual expression in the Wooden Cork Rare Character collection, a 1988-vintage 6-year bourbon now over 35 years from original bottling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere all other Rare Character Brook Hill expressions are contemporary single barrel releases at cask strength, the 1988 6-year at 86 proof is a vintage document — bottled in approximately 1994 at a moderate proof that was standard for retail bourbon of that era. The combination of the Rare Character program’s curation standard with a 1988 production date creates a bridge between contemporary single barrel collecting and pre-revival era American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brook Hill\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 (43% ABV)\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\u003eHow does the 1988 differ from the other Rare Character Brook Hill expressions?\u003c\/strong\u003e All other Brook Hill expressions are contemporary cask strength single barrels at 125–145+ proof. The 1988 is a vintage bottle at 86 proof from the pre-revival era — a different kind of rarity: historical provenance rather than extreme proof concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 1988 Rare Character Brook Hill still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — available now.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the 1988 differ from other Rare Character expressions?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"All others are contemporary cask strength at 125-145+ proof. The 1988 is a vintage bottle at 86 proof from the pre-revival era — historical provenance rather than extreme proof concentration.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the 1988 still available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — available now.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Rare Character","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900717174855,"sku":"Scott","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/rare-character-brook-hill-bourbon-6-year-86-proof-1988-606_30222df8-ee98-45f7-8c8b-82ddeebd1d01.webp?v=1782401544","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/rare-character-brook-hill-bourbon-6-year-86-proof-1988","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}