Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked goes national

Brown Forman-owned Woodford Reserve is rolling out its Double Double Oaked Bourbon across the US for the first time.

First launched in 2015 as part of Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series, the sought-after Double Double Oaked will now be available in select retailers across the US. The whiskey previously sold out in hours when it was a distillery exclusive.

Double Double Oaked takes fully-mature Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon and finishes it for an additional two years in a second, heavily toasted, lightly charred, new oak barrel. The extra exposure to new oak imparts spicier notes to the standard Double Oaked, which is known for its sweeter profile.

“Rare and revered, this handcrafted double-barreled Bourbon has a deep richness, unlike any other American whiskey on the market,” master distiller Elizabeth McCall said. “Resting five-to-seven years in the first barrel, then up to two years in a second barrel, this liquid features extraordinary flavour notes. It is unexpected and complex.”

The whiskey is bottled at 45.2% ABV, like almost all Woodford Reserve expressions. It is priced at US$200 for a 700ml bottle.

On the nose, the whiskey shows notes of maple syrup, butterscotch, bittersweet chocolate, and burnt marshmallow. The palate meanwhile brings dried cherry and cranberry, blackberry jam, chai tea, clove, and ripe apple.

A limited quantity of Double Double Oaked will be available at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky starting at 10am EST on 13 January. Guests can purchase up to two bottles per person while supplies last. It is available to ship in states where it is legal – Kentucky, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Washington DC – via the Woodford Reserve website.

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