8/19/2023 0 Comments Backbone bourbon jobs![]() All three whiskeys were aged for 5 to 6 years.Ĭhattanooga Whiskey Silver Oak Cabernet Cask FinishedStyle: Finished straight maltOrigin: TennesseeAge: Not statedABV: 47.5%Price: $50Release: January 2023Availability: 9,000 bottles for TN, GA, FL, TX, IL, CO, SC, IN, LA, While the port and cognac cask finishes have previously been featured in the series, the rum cask finish is an entirely new addition. Whisky Advocate says: These whiskeys are all part of Old Elk’s Cask Finish Series, which launched in 2021. Need to know: This bourbon, aged in cognac casks for 10 months, also has a mashbill of 51% corn, 34% barley, and 15% rye. Old Elk Straight Bourbon Cognac Cask FinishStyle: Finished bourbon Origin: Colorado Age: 5 year oldABV: 54.85%Price: $100Release: January 2023Availability: Limited Need to know: Matured in port casks for 10 to 12 months, the mashbill is 51% corn, 34% barley, and 15% rye. Old Elk Straight Bourbon Port Cask FinishStyle: Finished bourbon Origin: Colorado Age: 5 year oldABV: 54.05%Price: $100Release: January 2023Availability: Limited Its mashbill is 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Need to know: This rye was finished in 14 year old rum barrels from Barbados for 2 to 5 months. Old Elk Straight Rye Rum Cask FinishStyle: Finished rye Origin: Colorado Age: 5 year oldABV: 50.5%Price: $100Release: January 2023Availability: Limited If you’re keen on getting a bottle, you’ll either have to travel to Kentucky, or have a handy connection in the state, as those at retail are likely to go quickly. Whisky Advocate says: This year’s edition of Woodford’s highly sought-after Double Double Oaked was released on Wednesday morning, and while bottles are likely sold out at the distillery, there's still availability at a handful of Kentucky retailers. ![]() The whiskey is part of Woodford’s Winter Distillery Series, which celebrates master distiller Chris Morris’s creativity and craftsmanship. According to Woodford, the extra year in barrel yields a spicier whiskey than the original Double Oaked, which skews sweeter. Need to know: Double Double Oaked starts as Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, but it's then finished in a heavily toasted, lightly charred oak barrel for an additional year. Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked (2023 Release)Style: Finished bourbonOrigin: KentuckyAge: Not statedABV: 45.2%Price: $60/375 mlRelease: January 2023Availability: Limited exclusive to the distillery and select Kentucky retailers And Chattanooga Whiskey has finishing on the mind as well, adding a cabernet cask-finished straight malt expression. Old Elk unveils its Cask Finish Series, including a brand new rum-finished rye. Woodford Reserve brings back its Double Double Oaked bourbon, exclusive to the distillery and Kentucky retailers. Speaking of American whiskey, all of this week's new releases come from U.S. Try one of four bartender-approved recipes, all of which use rye or bourbon as the base. Looking to take your weekend brunch plans up a notch? These whiskey-based coffee cocktails should do the trick.
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