Sky Captain's Reserve Brandy 8 Year 375ml
88 Proof / 44% ABV
Sky Captain 8 Year Reserve Brandy from The Distillarium Yakima Washington with globe backdrop
2025 Sip Magazine – Judges’ Pick
For eight years, The Sky Captain has quietly steered this spirit to its summit.
Crafted from rare white grape varietals and patiently aged in oak barrels, this reserve brandy represents the height of what time and intention can create.
Every barrel was hand-selected and blended to achieve a beautifully balanced 88 proof expression that is smooth, layered, and endlessly expressive.
This is not a brandy that rushes to impress. It unfolds slowly, with grace and depth that only long
aging can deliver.
Technical Details
• Crafted from white varietal grapes (Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscat, Viognier)
• Aged minimum 8 years in oak barrels
• Solera influenced blending system
• 88 Proof reserve blend
• Small batch release
• Distilled and aged in Yakima, Washington
The Yakima Terroir: A Masterpiece of Climate & Soil
Located in Yakima, Washington on the same parallel as Bordeaux, our brandy is a true expression of place.
• Less than six inches of rainfall annually, irrigated by Cascade snowmelt for flavor
concentration
• Ancient volcanic and Missoula flood soils layered over basalt bedrock
• European varietals grown on their own rootstock due to pest-resistant soils and cold winters
• Dramatic diurnal shifts that intensify varietal aromatics
Tasting Notes
NOSE
Dried apricot, honeyed fruit, vanilla bean, gentle oak.
PALATE
Silky and rich. Stone fruit, caramelized sugar, warm spice, toasted oak.
FINISH
Long, elegant, warming with lingering fruit and soft sweetness.
The Triple Cask Aging Process
Triplexium is defined by time and wood interaction. Each stage contributes a distinct structural layer.
Stage 1 — New American Oak (4–6 Years)
Triplexium begins its maturation in new American oak barrels, developing foundational bourbon characteristics of caramel, toasted vanilla, oak sweetness, and structural backbone.
Stage 2 — French & Hungarian Oak Brandy Barrels (8–22 Months)
The bourbon is transferred into French and Hungarian oak barrels previously used in The Distillarium’s American brandy program. These European oak casks introduce refined fruit notes, subtle spice, and tannin-driven complexity rarely found in traditional bourbon maturation.
Stage 3 — Return to American Oak (7–14 Months)
Finally, the spirit returns to American oak bourbon barrels to harmonize the layered profile. The result is balance, integration, and a long structured finish. Total maturation typically exceeds six years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a triple cask bourbon?
A triple cask bourbon is matured through three distinct barrel stages to develop layered complexity. Triplexium begins in new American oak, is finished in French and Hungarian oak brandy barrels, and returns to American oak for integration and balance.
What barrels does Triplexium use?
Triplexium matures in:
1. New American oak bourbon barrels
2. French oak brandy barrels
3. Hungarian oak brandy barrels
4. Final American oak bourbon barrels for harmonization
Is Triplexium non-chill filtered?
Yes. Triplexium is non-chill filtered to preserve aroma, mouthfeel, and full barrel character.
Where is Triplexium made?
Triplexium is distilled, aged, and bottled at The Distillarium Craft Distillery in Yakima,
Washington.