Onyx & Amber Bourbon Guest Blender #2

Eight Barrels. Two Blenders. One Unforgettable Bourbon.Onyx & Amber is proud to introduce Guest Blend Batch 2 — an 8-barrel blend of bourbons distilled in Indiana and Kentucky, aged 10 to 13 years, and bottled at 113.3 proof. This limited release brings together mature oak, rich sweetness, and a beautifully balanced profile in a bourbon made to be poured, shared, and remembered.Guest Blend Batch 2 was crafted by Bill and Dara Zeier, the husband-and-wife duo behind The Average Drinker — known for their honest, down-to-earth approach to whiskey and multiple Double Platinum wins at Fred Minnick's ASCOT Awards, including a 2024 Best in Category Single Barrel Pick.After tasting through more than 30 barrels at Onyx & Amber, Bill and Dara spent months building this blend from the base up — not to make just another 10-plus-year bourbon, but to create a whiskey with depth, warmth, and personality. The kind of bottle that makes you slow down, take another sip, and want to share it with someone else. "We wanted this blend to feel like us — honest, thoughtful, full of character, and something we would be excited to pour for the people we love."— Bill & Dara ZeierTasting Notes Nose: Buttermilk waffle, rich French vanilla oak, blueberry-blackberry jam. Palate: Brown sugar, butter, light cinnamon, vanilla wafers, and dark berries — followed by a subtle tingly effervescence reminiscent of cream soda. Finish: Long and satisfying, with a full mouthfeel and lingering French vanilla oak. Specs Distillery: Onyx & Amber Origin: Indiana & Kentucky Age: 10–13 Years Barrels: 8-Barrel Blend Size: 750ml ABV: 56.65% / Proof: 113.3 A limited release built on collaboration, craft, and the belief that every sip tells a different story — shaped by the moment, the people, and the pour.