Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon 750mL

Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon

Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 53.05% ABV (106.1 Proof) | 750 mL | True Small Batch: 28 barrels | BW-1 Mash Bill (73% Corn, 19% Rye, 8% Malted Barley) | Double Oaked 1+ Year

Process & Profile

Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon starts with the distillery’s Sweet Mash Bourbon and then takes it a step further with a second aging in new, charred American oak barrels for over a year. That extra oak time pushes the profile into a richer, darker lane—more toasted sweetness, deeper oak, and a slow-building finish that adds tobacco and spice without turning harsh.

Bottled at 106.1 proof, this is a fuller, more intense pour than the standard small batch sweet mash. It’s built for bourbon drinkers who want amplified oak influence, a thicker texture, and a longer finish—especially those who like double-oaked styles but still want balance.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich caramel and vanilla, tobacco, a touch of leather, subtle apple

• Palate: Sweet, balanced maple syrup and oak with a hint of smoke

• Finish: Long, spice-forward finish with lingering tobacco and oak

What Makes It Special

• Double oaked: aged a second time in new, charred American oak for over a year

• Bottled at 106.1 proof for richer body and deeper flavor concentration

• True small batch: 28 barrels

• Uses Hard Truth’s BW-1 mash bill: 73% corn, 19% rye, 8% malted barley

• Sweet mash, grain-to-glass approach gives it a clean, structured foundation under the heavy oak

How to Enjoy

Sip it neat to catch the maple-oak-to-tobacco progression, then add a few drops of water to open up more vanilla and soften the spice. A single large cube will round the oak and bring forward more caramel sweetness over time. This also makes a powerful Old Fashioned—use minimal sweetener since the bourbon already leans sweet and oak-rich.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon?
   Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon is a straight bourbon that starts as Sweet Mash Bourbon and is aged a second time in new, charred American oak barrels for over a year to deepen oak, sweetness, and finish.

2. What is the alcohol content of Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon?
   Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon is bottled at 53.05% ABV (106.1 proof).

3. What is the mash bill for Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon?
   Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon uses the BW-1 mash bill: 73% corn, 19% rye, 8% malted barley.

4. What does Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon taste like?
   Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon typically shows caramel and vanilla with tobacco and leather on the nose, then sweet maple-oak richness with a hint of smoke and a long spice-forward finish.

5. Where can I buy Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon?
   You can purchase Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits delivered to your door.