By Richard Thomas
Ranking: B-
Damaged Barrel California Oak Bourbon
(Credit score: Damaged Barrel Whiskey Firm)
As I’ve been working via the Damaged Barrel line-up for The Whiskey Reviewer little by little these final months, solely a short recap of who these people are is critical. Drawing on sourced whiskey made in Owensboro, Kentucky, Damaged Barrel then adapts stave bits from different casks (ex-bourbon barrels, new French oak and Sherry casks for probably the most half) for insertion into the prevailing barrel. The method is just like what Maker’s Mark has developed out of their Maker’s 46 expression to be used of their personal barrel program.
For his or her California Oak bourbon, Damaged Barrel reaches to the West Coast for many of their “Oak Invoice” of ending inserts, utilizing 80% central coast Cabernet staves and 20% new French oak staves. French oak being rather more fashionable with winemakers than whiskey corporations, selecting it matches the theme properly. The bourbon popping out the opposite facet of that was bottled at 88 proof.
Bourbon
Befitting its youth and comparatively low proof, the whiskey has a lightweight amber look within the glass. I discovered the nostril carried vanilla on the one hand, and minimize straw and wooden on the opposite. It tasted, nevertheless, of sweet corn, vanilla, and a potent spicy present. The end ran quick, crisp and spicy. Total, it’s a good acquisition for followers of the excessive rye, spicy bourbons; I’m not saying it comes from a excessive rye mash invoice, however the end provides it a kick such people ought to recognize.
The Worth
Count on to pay $33 per bottle, which is fairly cheap these days.
