RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in French Oak
RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is aged for over four years in new American oak barrels, then finished with French oak staves. This process imparts a complex character with notes of caramel, dark cherries, sweet oak, and dark chocolate.
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Overview
RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in French Oak combines traditional barrel aging with a distinctive finishing technique. This expression showcases the fusion of Kentucky Straight Bourbon with the intricate profile of French oak.
Overview
RD1’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon undergoes its initial maturation in new American oak barrels. After aging for over four years, French oak wood staves are introduced into the barrels. This finishing process allows the bourbon to develop enhanced depth and complexity, drawing unique characteristics from the French oak.
Key Features
French oak, known for its fine grain and intricate flavor profile, is sourced from the esteemed forests of Central France. This oak undergoes a careful seasoning process in Northern California before being precisely cut, milled, and toasted according to RD1’s specific requirements. The result is a bourbon with a luxurious mouthfeel, presenting notes of caramel alongside dark cherries and sweet oak. The finish offers nuances of dark chocolate, culminating in a refined oakiness with a subtle hint of smoke.
For those interested in exploring other unique finishes, consider the Four Roses Experimental Series No. 001 Mizunara Cask Finish Bourbon or the Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Cured Oak Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
