{"product_id":"bombergers-declaration-pfg-2025-kentucky-straight-bourbon","title":"Bomberger's Declaration PFG Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — 2025 Release, 100.2 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Updated to PFG Forest Teal: #005a5a *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #005a5a; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #002b2b; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #005a5a; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Deep Teal Gradient *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002626 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #003333; border-left: 4px solid #005a5a; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #003333; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Burnished Gold to match Legacy branding *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8a7b5a; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 LEGACY --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBomberger’s Declaration PFG\u003c\/span\u003e is the historic 2025 addition to Michter’s prestigious Legacy Series. Released in January 2025, this expression honors the 19th-century Pennsylvania distillery that would eventually become Michter’s. The \"PFG\" designation represents a significant technical evolution, focusing on the hyper-specific wood science of Precision Fine Grain French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE PFG CASKS) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Precision Fine Grain Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe PFG process utilizes proprietary French oak casks built from a blend of staves sourced from four legendary forests: Tronçais, Allier, Nevers, and Vosges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Seasoning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staves are air-seasoned for 40 months before being toasted and charred to Michter’s exacting \"Legacy\" specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForest Blending:\u003c\/strong\u003e By combining oak from four distinct French forests, the distillery achieves a \"fine-grain\" profile that emphasizes cocoa and dark fruit over traditional wine-cask notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Entry Proof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizing Michter’s signature 103-proof entry allows for maximum extraction of natural wood sugars during primary maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, dark chocolate, and dried fruit. Secondary notes of sandalwood, toasted oak, cherry, and brown sugar develop with air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and rich. Cherry, butter toffee, and chocolate lead the entry, followed by mid-palate notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant. A sophisticated closing of toasted pecan and vanilla concludes with a lingering spiced oak warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Legacy Hierarchy\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe PFG release joins Bomberger’s Declaration (Chinquapin Oak) and Shenk’s Homestead in the Legacy Series. It is the only expression in the Michter’s portfolio to utilize this four-forest French oak technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8a7b5a; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A masterclass in French oak integration and bourbon maturation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMichter’s Distillery, Shively, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (French Oak Finished)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePFG Proprietary Casks (4-Forest Blend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeasoning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-Month Air-Dried Staves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100.2 Proof \/ 50.1% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInaugural Release January 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAs the inaugural entry for the PFG line, the 2025 release is a high-priority acquisition for Michter’s vertical collectors. Production volume for the Legacy Series is notably smaller than standard Michter’s limited releases, and as the third branch of the program, it carries significant long-term value. Every bottle offered is verified for pristine label condition and original seal integrity. This is a foundational bottle for those tracking the intersection of French cooperage and American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis bourbon is best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a \u003cstrong\u003eGlencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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