Woodford Reserve “Double Oaked” Bourbon Barrel
Annandale Distillery

Woodford Reserve “Double Oaked” Bourbon Barrel

Whisky

Woodford Reserve, dating back to 1812, is recognised 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 flavour. Woodford Reserve “Double Oaked” bourbon goes through a unique maturation process in two separate barrels. first maturation is in a standard virgin oak, charred bourbon cask before being transferred into a secondary, custom-toasted oak cask. This secondary cask undergoes a longer toasting period which caramelises more of the wood sugars within the staves, creating additional layers of soft, sweet oak character. The result is a wonderfully dark whisky, rich in extra hints of toffee, caramel, and hot treacle. These flavours complement the distinctive fresh fruit and green notes of Annandale’s new-make spirit. Woodford Reserve “Double Oaked” casks are one of Annandale’s preferred choices for maturation because their oak seasoning perfectly complements our spirit.

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