What does Double Oaked do to bourbon?
An innovative approach to twice-barreled bourbon creates the rich and colorful flavor of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Uniquely matured in separate, charred oak barrels – the second barrel deeply toasted before a light charring – extracts additional soft, sweet oak character.
What does Double Oak mean in bourbon?
Double Oaked is the same bourbon, given a second maturation, or finish, in barrels that have been toasted twice as long, but charred much more lightly than the other casks, for an additional 9 months. A package redesign was introduced in late 2016, featuring a shorter and wider bottle.
Is Double Oaked better?
Although it doesn’t have a all-star flavor profile, Double Oaked still manages to come across as richer and heavier in comparison to standard Woodford Reserve. This is a very good thing seeing as how thin the standard expression comes across.
Which is better Jim Beam Black or Double Oak?
But in real life bourbon is never that simple. While I personally prefer the longer-aged profile of Jim Beam Black with it’s more intense flavors and muted Jim Beam corn signature, the Jim Beam Double Oak brings a set of aromas and flavors that are unique enough to stand on its own and garner your attention.
Is Woodford double oaked rare?
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a rare whiskey that’s fawned over by new and experienced drinkers. At around $50 for the standard Double Oaked, the bottle is priced to make a good gift to a friend, personal well bourbon or even a higher-end cocktail whiskey.
What is a double bourbon?
Double barreled (or finished) American whiskey is aged in another barrel (used or new) after it first ages in the traditional charred American white oak. Around 60 percent of a whiskey’s flavor comes from the barrel, so these bottles take on unique character, and can push the limits of what you’re used to.
Is Woodford Reserve a sweet bourbon?
Woodford Reserve is also the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. Ethanol aside, this is a low key nose with scents that are simple enough to enjoy for even a bourbon novice. Slightly sweet and thin, the palate delivers light flavors of vanilla, honey, and citrus which rest over a thin layer of rye and oak.
How long is Jim Beam Double Oak Aged?
four years
Aged four years while sitting in freshly charred, new American oak barrels, Jim Beam Double Oak is then transferred to newly charred American oak barrels and aged to taste.
What is the difference between Jim Beam and Jack Daniels?
Jim Beam has a brandy flavor, as if it is mixed with brandy. Jim Beam is classed as bourbon while Jack Daniels is a whiskey and although bourbons can be whiskeys, not all are. Jim Beam is far cheaper compared to Jack Daniels. Jim Beam tastes more alcoholic and fruity while Jack Daniels tastes mellower and smoother.
Who owns Woodford Reserve?
the Brown-Forman Corporation
NRHP reference No. Woodford Reserve is a brand of premium small batch Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced in Woodford County, Kentucky, by the Brown-Forman Corporation.
Is Woodford Reserve Good Bourbon?
Woodford Reserve is a bourbon that has helped reshape the whiskey’s image over the last few decades. It is one of the newer brands, though it is produced at one of Kentucky’s oldest distilleries.
What is barrel proof Bourbon?
Barrel proof Bourbon is bourbon that was bottled without the addition of water. Barrel proof bottles will usually say uncut. It is one of the most pure forms of Bourbon you can have.
What is a double barrel bourbon?
Yellow Rose Double Barrel is premium straight bourbon aged in new oak barrels with a final wine barrel finish. Double Barrel bourbon pays tribute to the legendary cowboy firearm. While the first barrel may be on target, the second provides a necessary finish.
What is double oak bourbon?
Jim Beam Double Oak is 86 proof (43% ABV) bourbon with a mash bill of 77% corn, 13% rye, and 10% Malted barley that (as the name suggests) has been aged in two separate barrels.