New Era FTW!!! 8 Year BuffTurkey Cask Strength Double Oaked Bourbon is a distinctive, high-proof release from New Era Whiskey & Social Club, combining extended bourbon maturation with a double-oaked profile and uncompromising cask-strength bottling.
Aged for 8 years and presented at approximately 127.6 proof (63.8% ABV), FTW!!! is built for bourbon enthusiasts who favor concentrated flavor, mature oak and barrel-driven intensity. The additional oak influence gives the whiskey a deeper profile of caramelized sugar, vanilla, toasted oak, baking spice and dark fruit, backed by the powerful structure expected from barrel-strength bourbon.
The unconventional FTW!!! presentation and retro-inspired label give this release a personality of its own, while its combination of 8-year age statement, double-oak maturation and cask strength positions it squarely as a bottle for serious American whiskey enthusiasts.
Expect a bold, full-bodied pour where dark caramel, vanilla, charred oak, brown sugar and warming spice take center stage. Enjoy it neat for maximum intensity or introduce a small amount of water to explore the whiskey's deeper layers.
Key Features
8 Year Age Statement — Mature bourbon character with developed oak influence.
Double Oaked — Additional oak maturation creates greater richness and barrel complexity.
Cask Strength — Bottled at approximately 127.6 proof without being proofed down to conventional bourbon strength.
New Era Whiskey & Social Club — Distinctive enthusiast-focused whiskey release.
Pacific Edge Selection — Identified on the bottle as selected by Pacific Edge.
Limited-Release Appeal — A specialized bottling suited to bourbon collectors and high-proof whiskey enthusiasts.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Concentrated dark caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak and brown sugar, followed by cinnamon, dark fruit and barrel char.
Palate: Full-bodied and powerful, delivering caramelized sugar, vanilla, seasoned oak, baking spice and dark fruit, with the high proof contributing substantial warmth and intensity.
Finish: Long, warming and oak-driven with lingering char, caramel, vanilla, peppery spice and toasted wood.
How to Enjoy
For the fullest experience, pour New Era FTW!!! neat into a whiskey tasting glass and allow it several minutes to rest. At its high cask strength, a few drops of water can help open the whiskey and reveal additional sweetness, fruit and spice.
It can also be served over one large cube for a slower dilution. Its combination of mature oak and high proof makes it especially appropriate as an after-dinner sipping bourbon.
FAQ
What is New Era FTW!!! Bourbon?
It is an 8-year-old cask-strength double-oaked bourbon whiskey released under New Era Whiskey & Social Club.
What does “double oaked” mean?
Double-oaked whiskey undergoes additional maturation involving another oak barrel or oak-aging stage, increasing the influence of toasted and charred wood on the finished whiskey.
What proof is it?
The bottle is 127.6 proof, equivalent to approximately 63.8% ABV.
What does New Era FTW!!! taste like?
Expect a robust profile centered around caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, brown sugar, dark fruit and baking spice, accompanied by substantial cask-strength warmth.
Is this a collectible bourbon?
Its unusual New Era presentation, 8-year age statement, double-oaked maturation and cask-strength bottling make it particularly relevant to enthusiasts seeking distinctive limited American whiskey releases.
