Few manufacturers launch limited-edition whiskeys pretty much as good as Woodford Reserve’s. The Kentucky-based drink maker’s lengthy checklist of restricted releases—together with its distillery sequence and grasp’s assortment—continues to palpitate the hearts of whiskey lovers, even amidst the ever-growing sea of latest bourbons buoying out of the Bluegrass State. Of all of the model’s restricted bottlings, nevertheless, there’s one particularly that will get whiskey followers excited: the Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon. Nearly yearly since 2015, hordes of loyal Woodford Reserve followers line up on the distillery in mid-winter only for the chance to snag a bottle.
“The bourbon class is thought to have passionate customers who [are captivated by] particular bottlings,” says grasp distiller Elizabeth McCall. “Our Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked is a particular, hard-to-come-by launch that tastes scrumptious.”
To make Double Double Oaked, totally mature Woodford Reserve Double Oaked are completed for a further 12 months in a closely toasted, evenly charred oak barrel. The additional 12 months in a brand new barrel creates a bourbon that’s distinctly spicier than its authentic counterpart, which is thought for its sweeter style and end.
The whiskey affords aromas of wealthy maple syrup, butterscotch, and darkish chocolate, alongside touches of burnt marshmallows and hickory smoke. The palate options dried cherry, contemporary berries, and ripe apple, adopted by warming notes of tea and clove. The nice and cozy, dry end leaves a lingering style of clove.
“All of this depth of taste is achieved by ending our complicated bourbon in our customized Double Oaked barrel, the world’s first barrel designed only for ending whiskey,” says McCall. “The Double Oaked barrel is closely toasted, which brings out the candy vanilla notes within the oak, and is evenly charred. It is a whiskey to be treasured.”
Double Double Oaked is 90.4 proof, with a steered retail worth of $90 for a 375ml bottle. It is at present out there on the Woodford Reserve Distillery, the place prospects are restricted to 2 375 ml bottles per buy.
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