Our award-winning flagship Straight Bourbon Whiskey, further aged in port barrels.
We source our casks from Portugal’s Douro Valley to finish our Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This 2017 Special Release was such a distillery favorite that we made it the third full-time member of the Woodinville portfolio.
Six months in, the emptied casks introduce a rich texture and notes of sticky baked plums and chocolate-covered cherries, creating a complex and delectable bourbon you can really chew on.
This dark amber beauty is available in our tasting room and at select retailers in states where Woodinville is carried.
Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Port-Finished
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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