Woodford Reserve “Double Oaked” Bourbon Barrel

£3,900.00

• Product Description

  Woodford Reserve, dating back to 1812, is recognized as one of the oldest operating distilleries in the United States and is listed as a National Historic Landmark.

  Woodford Reserve uses a triple distillation process in traditional copper pot stills, imparting smoothness and complexity to their Bourbon. They also employ a sour mash process, which balances fermentation and helps develop their signature flavor.

  The spirit is aged in custom-toasted oak barrels. The Double Oaked Bourbon casks first undergo maturation in a standard virgin oak, charred Bourbon cask before being transferred into a secondary cask. This secondary cask follows a slightly different coopering process, undergoing a longer toasting period. This extended toasting caramelizes more of the wood sugars within the cask staves, creating additional layers of soft, sweet oak character. This ultimately results in a cask that is fantastic for maturing our new-make spirit.

  The result is a wonderfully dark whisky, rich in extra hints of toffee, caramel, and hot treacle. These flavors complement the distinctive fresh fruit and green notes of Annandale’s new-make spirit.

  Annandale and Woodford Reserve share a lineage in common. Woodford Reserve casks are Annandale’s preferred choice for maturation because their oak seasoning perfectly complements our spirit.