2016 Woodford Reserve Distillery Series Double Double Oaked Straight Bourbon Whiskey 375ml

Description

Bottled in 2016 but released in 2017.

The2016 Woodford Reserve Distillery Series Double Double Oaked Straight Bourbonis a limited-edition, highly sought-after expression known for its intense, rich, and oak-forward flavor profile resulting from an extended secondary maturation process. It was originally available primarily at the Woodford Reserve Distillery gift shop in 375ml bottles.

TheWoodford Reserve Distillery Series Double Double Oaked Straight Bourbonis a special release that builds on the standard Double Oaked process by finishing the spirit for an additional period in a second, new, heavily toasted, and lightly charred oak barrel. This extended aging enhances the interaction with the wood, contributing to its deep and complex character.

• Mash Bill: The same as standard Woodford Reserve: 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley.
• Proof: It is bottled at90.4 proof(45.2% ABV).
• Aging: The bourbon is first aged for approximately 5-7 years in a standard new charred oak barrel, then for up to an additional two years in the second barrel.

Reviewers often describe the2016 Woodford Reserve Distillery Series Double Double Oakedas an exceptional “dessert pour” that is rich, smooth, and decadent, although some note it has a spicier character than the standard Double Oaked expression.

• Nose: Dominant notes of rich maple syrup, dark butterscotch, brittle caramel, bittersweet chocolate, burnt marshmallow, and sweet hickory smoke.
• Palate: A full-bodied mix of rich dried cherry and cranberry fruit in a blackberry jam, balanced by warming chai tea, clove, and apple notes. Flavors of vanilla bean, toasted pecans, and baking spices are also prominent.
• Finish: Warm and drying with a lingering character of clove, spice, vanilla, and charred wood.

Size: 375ml

Origin: Kentucky

Distillery: Woodford Reserve