Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey introduced a new limited release Toasted French Oak Bourbon in time for Valentine’s Day.
Jason Brauner, co-founder and master blender for Buzzard’s Roost, selected a five-year-old double-barreled Indiana bourbon for finishing in a toasted barrel (no char) with a twist.
Instead of traditional American oak, Buzzard’s Roost used 24-month seasoned oak from the Limousin region of France. French oak is known for its ability to impart intense color, unparalleled sweetness and deep complexity to whiskey. The extra-fine grain structure of French oak allows the whiskey to penetrate the staves in a shorter amount of time, resulting in a whiskey that delivers a lot of flavor in a tastefully integrated manner.
The mash bill is comprised of 74 percent corn, 21 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley to go into Buzzard’s Roost’s proprietary toasted French oak barrels. It’s 105- proof (52.5% ABV). SRP: $85.