Starlight Carl. T Huber’s Double Oaked Bourbon 750ML

Description

Starlight Carl T. Huber’s Double Oaked Bourbon 750ML is a 106-proof Indiana straight bourbon finished in Seguin Moreau Vanilla Toast barrels for added depth and complexity. What distinguishes this release is its use of a proprietary secondary barrel created exclusively by Seguin Moreaua cooperage historically devoted to wine barrelsmaking Starlight one of the first distilleries to employ their bourbon coopering program.

Quick Facts: ABV: 53% (106 Proof) | Origin: Indiana, USA | Double Oaked Straight Bourbon | Distillery: Starlight Distillery

Production & Heritage

Starlight Distillery in southern Indiana produces this bourbon by blending two distinct mashbills: one built on 60% corn, 20% rye, and 20% malted barley, and a second incorporating 51% corn, 20% rye, 20% malted barley, and 9% wheat. The combination yields a four-grain bourbon profile before the liquid enters the critical finishing stage. After initial maturation in standard charred new oak, the bourbon is transferred into unused Seguin Moreau Vanilla Toast bourbon barrels for an additional eight months. Seguin Moreau’s Napa Cooperage, renowned for decades of premium wine barrel production, designed this Vanilla Toast barrel specifically for bourbon finishingand Starlight was among the first clients to put it to use.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich caramel and toffee lead the nose, followed by toasted oak and a deep vanilla cream quality. A subtle tobacco note emerges on longer inhales, adding savory complexity beneath the sweetness.

Taste: The entry is decidedly toasted oak and butterscotch, quickly layered with salted caramel that softens through the mid-palate. French vanilla and toffee build steadily, joined by red fruit notes and roasted corn that anchor the bourbon character. The mouthfeel is buttery and coating, with sweetness kept in careful check by balanced oak tannins.

Finish: Long, warm, and layered, with lingering caramel sweetness and a gentle drying oak fade. The vanilla from the secondary barrel persists well after the sip, leaving a complex, satisfying close.

How to Drink Huber’s Double Oaked

At 106 proof, this bourbon rewards neat sipping with a few minutes of rest in the glass; a small splash of water opens the vanilla and caramel notes further without flattening the structure. On the rocks, the melt gradually reveals the softer wheat-influenced side of the blend.

• Old Fashioned: The pronounced toffee and vanilla stand up to bitters and sugar without losing their identity.
• Boulevardier: The bourbon’s sweetness and oak backbone balance Campari’s bitterness and sweet vermouth’s herbal notes.
• Maple Whiskey Sour: Swap simple syrup for maple syrupHuber’s caramel and roasted corn notes pair naturally with the added richness.

Best For

• Bourbon collectors exploring Indiana’s craft distilling scene
• Gifting a whiskey enthusiast who already owns the major-label double oaked expressions
• After-dinner sipping alongside dessert or a cigar
• Side-by-side tastings comparing double oaked bourbons across distilleries

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Huber’s Double Oaked taste like? Expect a buttery, caramel-forward bourbon with prominent toffee, vanilla, and toasted oak, balanced by subtle red fruit and roasted corn. The double oaking adds noticeable richness without overwhelming tannic dryness.

How does Huber’s Double Oaked compare to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked? Both are finished in a secondary charred oak barrel, but Huber’s uses a Seguin Moreau Vanilla Toast barrel and blends two distinct mashbills, giving it a bolder, more assertive profile. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is generally described as smoother and more restrained, while Huber’s leans into bigger oak and caramel intensity at a higher proof.

Is Huber’s Double Oaked good for sipping neat? Yesits 106 proof delivers concentrated flavor without harsh heat, and the secondary barrel finishing adds enough layered sweetness and vanilla to make it thoroughly enjoyable without dilution.

Where is Huber’s Double Oaked made? It is distilled and aged at Starlight Distillery in southern Indiana, a region with a growing reputation for craft bourbon production. Both the initial aging and the eight-month secondary barrel finish take place on-site.

What foods pair well with Huber’s Double Oaked? Crme brle mirrors the bourbon’s caramel and vanilla; smoked pork belly echoes its toasted oak character; dark chocolate truffles complement the toffee richness; aged Gouda balances sweetness with savory depth; and pecan pie reinforces its roasted corn and butterscotch notes.

What sizes does Huber’s Double Oaked come in? The standard offering is the 750ML bottle, which is the most widely distributed size for this expression.

Is Huber’s Double Oaked worth the price? Huber’s Double Oaked positions as a premium craft bourbon and generally sits at a comparable or slightly higher price point than Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Its unique Seguin Moreau Vanilla Toast barrel finish and four-grain mashbill blend offer genuine differentiation that justifies its placement in the premium tier.

Why Huber’s Double Oaked?

The defining advantage of this bourbon is its secondary barrel: Seguin Moreau, a cooperage with deep roots in Napa Valley wine barrel production, created the Vanilla Toast bourbon barrel largely in partnership with Starlight. That collaboration gives Huber’s Double Oaked a finishing character unavailable in most competing double oaked releases. The blend of two mashbillsone with rye emphasis, one with a wheat componentadds textural range and complexity that single-mashbill competitors cannot replicate. For drinkers who know and enjoy the double oaked category, this Indiana expression delivers a distinctly different, barrel-driven take on the style.