Single Barrel Toasted Oak - Stave Finished Bourbon

‍MASHBILL:‍

70% Corn, 21% Wheat, 9% Barley

‍PROOF:
92 Proof, 51% Alc. by Vol.

AGE:
6 Years Old

FINISH
Toasted Oak Staves

STATE OF DISTILLATION:
Kentucky

DISTILLERY:
Green River

NOSE:
Toasted maple syrup and caramel, dried cherries, and orange notes.

PALATE:
Maple syrup, caramel, cinnamon, baked apples, licorice and citrus.

FINISH:
Oaky honey, Crème Brulee, slice of apple, cinnamon and lingering citrus.

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Every Single Barrel Toasted Oak selection starts with a larger field of barrels that have been tracked separately over time. We watch how the toast level, char, and warehouse position interact over time, then hand-pick the few candidates that show both definition and balance on their own. Each chosen barrel is proofed down gently in stages rather than in one move, with time between cuts to let the whiskey re-knit. Nothing is blended here; the work is in the selection and the patience.