2015 Woodford Reserve Distillery Series Double Double Oaked Straight Bourbon Whiskey 375ml

Description

The2015 Woodford Reserve Distillery Series Double Double Oaked Straight Bourbonwas the debut release in the brand’s limited-edition Distillery Series, known for its intense oak, spice, and dark chocolate flavor profile resulting from an extended finishing process. This highly sought-after expression was initially available only at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in 375ml bottles.

The “Double Double Oaked” name refers to a finishing process that involves an additional aging period compared to the standard Double Oaked expression, not necessarily four barrels in total.

• Primary Aging: The bourbon is first aged in new, charred oak barrels for 5-7 years, typical of standard Woodford Reserve bourbon.
• Secondary (Finishing) Aging: It is then moved to a second, heavily toasted and lightly charred new oak barrel for an additional year or two (sources vary on the exact time, but consistently more than the standard Double Oaked version). This extra time in the second barrel significantly enhances the oak influence and spicy character, distinguishing it from the sweeter, more standard Double Oaked version.

Reviewers and the distillery describe a rich and bold flavor profile, where the extended time in the barrel is evident in the strong, deep notes.

• Nose: A robust medley of rich maple syrup, dark butterscotch, brittle caramel, bittersweet chocolate, burnt marshmallow, and sweet hickory smoke notes dominate the nose. Reviewers also found notes of vanilla, cinnamon spice, and a touch of cigar-smoke mustiness.
• Palate: It is described as very rich and balanced, with notes of sweet coffee, caramel, dry spice-infused oak, leather, and tobacco. Some reviewers found notes of rich dried cherry and cranberry fruit in a blackberry jam.
• Finish: The finish is warm and drying with a lingering character of baking spices, black pepper, cloves, burnt caramel, and oak. The heavy oak influence can be quite tannic and long-lasting.

Size: 375ml

Proof: 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV)

Origin: Kentucky

Distillery: Woodford Reserve