How do you feel about French Oak? If you were to ask Scott he would say he isn’t a fan, if you ask me I am a fan. What makes it so unique and why is it so different from American Oak? While we don’t have all the answers today we explore a French Double Oak Bourbon from Starlight Distillery on the heels of our American Double Bourbon Review. Let us know your thoughts French or American Oak?
Just the Facts: Carl T. Bourbon French Double Oak
- Proof: 111.2
- Age: 4
- Mash Bill: Four Grain
- Style: Finished Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Finish: French Oak
Jake’s Tasting Notes: Carl T. Bourbon French Double Oak
Nose: Softer nose, very floral, lemon, crisp apple and honey.
Palate: bright on the palate. Honey and lemon that fades into a dark bitter chocolate.
Finish: short to medium finish. It leaves a big buzz on your palate.
Closing Thoughts
While you may have picked up on the fact that I like French Oaked Bourbons in the introduction, I find this one to be slightly more interesting than the American Double Oak. I don’t think either of them are the wrong choice my palate just prefers the lighter notes that the French Oak brings to the bourbon. Pick up one of each and let us know your thoughts it is a fun side by side!
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