Our Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey has an interesting story to tell. We set our Four Grain Bourbon to age in barrels of New York State White Oak, hand charred over open flames, but after that first year, the wood proved too tight and began to split. We decided to re-barrel into new, hand charred American White Oak from the Ozark Mountains in Missouri. As the barrel contributes so much to the flavor, this batch was destined to be a one of a kind spirit.
BLACK BUTTON DISTILLING DOUBLE BARREL BOURBON
BOTTLE DETAILS- DISTILLER: Black Button Distilling, Rochester, New York
- MASH BILL: 60% Corn | 20% Wheat | 9% Rye | 11% Barley
- AGE: At least 2 years
- YEAR: 2020
- PROOF: 84 Proof (42% ABV)
- MSRP: $74.99 at the distillery
- BUY ONLINE: Check out the brand's BUY ONLINE page to purchase your very own bottle.
NOSE: Bread Dough | Baking Spices | Cherry | Vanilla
TASTE: Oak | Spice | Vanilla
FINISH: A creamy, short finish with a burst of spice
SHARE WITH: Bourbon drinkers interested in a craft four-grain expression. Also those who are interested in double oaked bourbons.
WORTH THE PRICE: $75 for a young, low proof, craft bourbon is a little too high in my mind. I find it has a better taste than the standard Black Button Four Grain however. It is not available right now but scheduled to return in 2021
BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: The price, proof and age of this expression makes this a definite bar pick or try it at the tasting room when it is available.
OVERALL: This bourbon was started as the Black Button Four Grain expression aging in barrels of New York State White Oak, hand charred over open flames. After the first year, the wood was too tight and began to split. The bourbon was re-barreled into new, hand charred American White Oak from Missouri.
The distillery labels this as an “unique and spicier version” of their signature 4 grain bourbon. I agree it is spicier than the signature bourbon and has a slightly richer taste. For more info on the signature 4 Grain Bourbon check out my previous review.
As I mentioned before, this is not available right now. According to the distillery another batch will be available in 2021.
Lee’s bourbon journey started with one mistaken gulp of bourbon and coke as an eight-year-old. While bourbon was always part of his life, Lee followed a beer, wine path for the most part until a bartender poured him a taste of Buffalo Trace about ten years ago. It was at that point Lee’s love of bourbon really took off. Not only does Lee enjoy a good pour of bourbon but he is more than willing and excited to talk about it. Lee believes that bourbon, and for that matter all spirits, is enhanced by the experience of good company, good conversation and good bars. The combination leads to great stories. Say hi to him when you see him. Lee lives in Leesburg, VA, with his wife, best friend, and drinking partner, Patti. You might find her having a bourbon as well. Both Lee and Patti like to read mystery thrillers and travel. Most likely the travel leads to visits to new bars. Read Lee's full profile.