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Woodford Reserve originated the category of double new oak bourbons (bourbons matured and completed in new oak barrels) greater than a decade in the past with their Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. They later doubled down on this idea with their Double Double Oaked in 2015, which was restricted to distillery-only gross sales.
Now, for the primary time, Double Double Oaked is making its nationwide debut at nice retailers and choose home army change shops.
“Uncommon and revered, this handcrafted double-barreled bourbon has a deep richness, in contrast to every other American whiskey in the marketplace,” Grasp Distiller Elizabeth McCall mentioned. “Resting 5-7 years within the first barrel, then as much as two years in a second barrel, this liquid options extraordinary taste notes. It’s surprising and complicated.”
The 700 ml bottle, offered at 90.4 proof, has a producer’s prompt retail worth of $199.99. Though obtainable nationally, the 700 ml bottling additionally suggests a robust eye on export and journey retail gross sales.
Double Double Oaked is hand made by ending fully-mature Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon for a further two years in a second, closely toasted, evenly charred, new oak barrel (therefore the identify Double Double Oaked).
The additional time within the barrel creates a bourbon that’s distinctly spicier than its authentic counterpart, which is understood for its sweeter style and end.
A restricted amount of Double Double Oaked shall be obtainable at Woodford Reserve Distillery beginning at 10 AM. EST on January 13. Whereas provides final, visitors should buy as much as 2 bottles per particular person. It should even be obtainable for delivery in states the place it’s authorized (KY, ND, NE, NH, D.C. solely) within the on-line retailer at store.woodfordreserve.com and at choose Kentucky retailers.
