Introducing our Vintage Select Series.
“I believe this is one the finest bottles of Woodinville we’ve ever made. Eight years ago, we set out to make something special and unique for bourbon lovers. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out and I’m excited to share it with you!” —Brett Carlile, head distiller & co-founder
It all started with an idea: taking our signature five-year whiskey and seeing what would happen if we gave it three years longer in the barrel. The result? Simply extraordinary.
We mash and distill the grains in this authentic, grain-to-glass bourbon with care in our Woodinville distillery, before rolling them into our private barrel houses. Central Washington’s extreme temperature cycles promote the extraction of the barrel oak’s natural flavors over the eight-year maturation process. We season our barrels for 24 months before coopering them. We also heavily toast and lightly char them, imparting a deep and rich complexity.
The well-seasoned oak, new barrel finish, unique mashbill, and additional aging give the whiskey more depth in character and flavor. Each bottle of this limited release is uniquely numbered, making it a true collector’s item.
Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 8 Years
TIPS FOR TASTING IT
Whether you’re already an aficionado or just starting to dip your toe into brown spirits, the journey is all about building context through tasting. The more whiskey you try, the more attuned and instinctual your palate becomes. (Not a bad deal, right?) Here are some tips for tasting like a pro.
Choose a glass
The slight tulip shape of the traditional Glencairn glass is ideal for exploring and appreciating whiskey. Choose a clear vessel so you can observe the whiskey’s color and legs, which are the residual sugars running down the insides of the glass.
Notice the details
Swirl the glass gently and note the spirit’s viscosity and the legs left behind when you do so. Take some time to smell the whiskey.
Take a taste
Plan on exploring the whiskey for a few minutes, with at least three sips. And feel free to drink water between each. To start, take a small sip—and don’t judge the spirit by that first sip. You’ll need your palate to get accustomed to the alcohol’s heat on your tongue and taste buds. Then take another small sip. Move it around your mouth. Some people even “chew” their whiskey. Take a third sip. Name the flavors you sense; you can even record them.
Revisit with water
To open up the whiskey, you can add some water after the first few sips. It’s like oxygenating wine; it will lower the proof and bring more nuanced flavors to the surface. However, adding too much water can over-dilute the spirit. Water is preferred over ice, which can blunt flavors once the whiskey is too cold.
Enjoy the experience
Savor the experience, and remember that whiskey is always best enjoyed in the company of family and friends.
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