Introducing the highly anticipated encore barrel of HIRSCH Double Oak Bourbon, one of our fastest sellouts last year. This exclusive 7-year, 5-month-old HIRSCH Double Oak Single Barrel is crafted to redefine complexity with a unique secondary aging.
Distilled by a renowned family-owned distillery in Bardstown, KY that rhymes with skillet, this bourbon features a mashbill of 72% corn, 13% rye, and 15% malted barley. The result is a spirit that embodies the essence of Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship at an exquisite 116.6 proof.
This layered, complex double oak bourbon underwent a meticulous aging process, starting in a new Char 3 barrel before spending the final two years in a custom Medium Toast barrel with a level 1 char. The second barrel was crucial in extracting deeper layers of flavor and achieving a velvety finish. The proof was gently lowered to 112.5 before entering the second cask for a “softer” secondary aging. This process yields a Double Oak bourbon with depth and structure, highlighting notes of toasted wood, caramelized sugars, and baking spices, while avoiding an overpowering tannic influence.
HIRSCH Double Oak Bourbon captivates with a complex nose that carries through to the palate, featuring luscious caramel, toasted vanilla, and baking spices, before transitioning to toasted oak, leather, and dark chocolate. The long finish is beautifully rounded with caramelized sugar, toasted oak, dark chocolate, and coffee notes.
This delicious barrel of HIRSCH 7-year, 5-month Double Oak Bourbon showcases the best of Kentucky bourbon artistry with balance and layered complexity. Experience the masterful aging in a unique custom barrel that creates pronounced structure, layered sweetness, and a long, satisfying finish. With fewer than 30 barrels released annually, order your bottle today and enjoy this encore performance!
Barrel Details:
- Barrel #23-91490
- Distilled: Bardstown, KY by Willett
- Age: 7 years, 5 months with final two years in custom Medium Toast, Char 1 barrel
- Mashbill: 72% corn, 13% rye, 15% malted barley
- Proof: 116.6 proof
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Rich and sweet caramel, toasted vanilla, hint of maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and tobacco
- Palate: Initial layers of toasted caramel apple, baking spices and butterscotch before transitioning to toasted oak, leather, and dark chocolate
- Finish: Toast Baking spices and caramelized sugar with a long fade of toasted oak, dark chocolate and coffee
