A Diferença
A Diferença captures a moment that can’t be repeated. Created for a special ShareHolders Society™ gathering in Louisville, this expression takes the familiar character of The Difference® bourbon and introduces a rare finishing influence: Brazilian Amburana wood.
Known for its intense aromatic spice, Amburana adds a distinctive layer of cinnamon warmth and complexity while preserving the fruit and softness of the underlying bourbon. The result is a bold, expressive whiskey that highlights the creative possibilities of finishing when used with precision.
Expression Profile
Produced
October 2025
Proof
104
Alcohol
52%
Nose
Cinnamon spice, horchata sweetness, dark cherry, toasted oak
Palete
Dry cinnamon powder, soft fruit, creamy bourbon sweetness
Finish
Spice-forward with lingering cinnamon and gentle oak
Tasting Notes
Diferença opens with an unmistakable aromatic burst of cinnamon spice, immediately signaling the influence of Brazilian Amburana wood. Beneath the spice, a soft sweetness emerges reminiscent of horchata—cinnamon layered over creamy grain notes. The familiar fruit character of the original bourbon remains present, offering hints of dark cherry beneath the spice.
On the palate, the whiskey maintains the soft, rounded texture of the base bourbon while introducing a vibrant layer of spice across the surface. A dry cinnamon character spreads gently across the tongue, creating a lively contrast between sweetness and structure.
As the finish develops, the spice lingers while the underlying fruit and oak soften the edges, leaving a warm and memorable impression.
The result is a bourbon that feels both familiar and entirely unique—an expression shaped by a rare finishing wood that delivers an unmistakable burst of character.