Shortbarrel Double Oak Bourbon is an award-winning, small-batch whiskey crafted by Shortbarrel Bourbon (based out of Atlanta, Georgia) that recently took home "Best Overall Bourbon" at the 2026 WSWA Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition. The expression is famous for its unique blending and secondary maturation process, which results in a rich, deeply sweet, and oak-forward profile. [1] 🥃 The Breakdown: Specs & Process The Sourcing & Blend: Shortbarrel operates as a non-distiller producer (NDP), expertly sourcing and blending straight bourbons from Indiana and Kentucky. The typical mash bills blended together include a 70/21/9 and a 75/21/4 (Corn/Rye/Malted Barley). The Aging: The initial barrels are aged traditionally between 5 to 13 years. The "Double Oak" Finish: The blended whiskey is transferred into freshly toasted, secondary casks from Kelvin Cooperage (medium-to-heavy toasted, #5 char barrels) for an additional 7 months. Proof & Batches: It is generally released non-chill filtered in small, limited 8-barrel batches. Depending on the specific batch or release, the proof typically sits between 105 to 117.6 proof. 📝 Flavor Profile Nose: Highly aromatic with dominant notes of toasted marshmallow, dark caramel, vanilla cream, and baking spices. Palate: Full-bodied and complex. Front-forward sweetness of butterscotch, charred sugar, cocoa, and dark fruits (like dried figs or plums), transitioning into a warm rye spice in the mid-palate. Finish: Long, silky, and oak-driven without being overly bitter. A distinct lingering sweetness and a hint of char. Ships from Texas. Limited combined shipping.
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