Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon 750mL

Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon

Straight Bourbon | 50% ABV | 100 Proof | 750mL | USA | Aged 7 Years | French Limousin Oak Finish

Process & Profile

Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon brings together seven-year-old bourbon and secondary maturation in French Limousin oak. Selected by Buzzard’s Roost co-founder Jason Brauner, this limited release explores how a second oak treatment can develop the whiskey’s flavor and texture.

For the finishing stage, Buzzard’s Roost uses French oak seasoned for 18 months, with a very light char. The Limousin oak contributes layers of brown sugar, toffee, baking spice, honey, and dried apple, alongside a rounded mouthfeel. The oak’s seasoning period is separate from the bourbon’s seven-year age.

Made from 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley, the bourbon is bottled at 100 proof. Almond butter, raisin, and a hint of sandalwood introduce a palate of rich sweetness and warm spice. The finish gradually becomes drier, leaving light oak and sweet, nutty notes.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Almond butter and a trace of sandalwood, followed by raisin, brown sugar, dried fruit, and baking spice.

• Palate: Toffee and dark brown sugar with honey, dried apple, allspice, and a subtle leather note.

• Finish: Rounded at first, then gently drying with light oak and sweet, nutty notes.

What Makes It Special

• Seven-year age statement for this French Double Oak expression.

• Secondary maturation in French oak sourced from the Limousin region.

• Finishing oak seasoned for 18 months before use.

• A very light char selected to develop flavor through the second maturation.

• Confirmed mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley.

• Bottled at 100 proof, equivalent to 50% ABV.

• A limited release selected by co-founder Jason Brauner, with a profile centered on toffee, dried fruit, spice, and rounded oak texture.

How to Enjoy

Start with a neat pour in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass to explore the almond, dried-fruit, and spice aromas. Try a few drops of water and compare how the sweetness and oak character develop, or serve over a large ice cube for gradual dilution.

For cocktails, consider an Old Fashioned with aromatic bitters and an orange twist to complement the bourbon’s toffee and spice notes. An apple tart, roasted almonds, or dark chocolate would make useful pairing options alongside a sipping pour.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How old is Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon?
   This expression carries a seven-year age statement. The French oak used for finishing is seasoned for 18 months, which describes preparation of the wood.

2. What does double oak mean for Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon?
   The bourbon undergoes an additional oak maturation after its initial aging. Its finishing stage uses French Limousin oak with a very light char to develop additional flavor and texture.

3. What is the proof of Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon?
   Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon is bottled at 100 proof, equivalent to 50% ABV.

4. What does Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon taste like?
   Expect toffee, brown sugar, honey, dried apple, and allspice, with almond and raisin aromas. Its rounded texture leads into a gently drying finish of light oak and sweet nuts.

5. Where can I buy Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon?
   You can purchase Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap.