Today, we are reviewing RD1 Spirits’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Double Finished In Oak And Maple Barrels. This whiskey was released in April 2023 and you can find the full details on their website. Let’s get right into the tasting.
About the Bourbon:
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Finish: Double finished with French Oak staves, then staves are steeped in maple syrup.
- Proof: 99.9
- Age: 4+ years
- Suggested MSRP: $79.99
Scott’s Tasting Notes: RD1 Bourbon Double Finished in Oak & Maple Barrels
- Nose: french toast, buttery cinnamon toast, and charred wood
- Palate: French Toast Crunch cereal, a grainy bread, and a lingering black pepper dryness.
- Finish: Nearly unmistakeable that this is a maple syrup finish, rich and heavy on the palate that leaves you with a lingering maple syrup sweetness.
Closing Thoughts
At first, I was a bit worried that this finish would be a bit heavy-handed. However, spending some time with it allowed me to appreciate the creation of this bourbon. While it is unmistakably “maple syrup”, this is a nice, dessert-y bourbon that is effectively finished without tasting like it has been swapped for a “flavored whiskey.”
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