{"product_id":"buzzards-roost-french-double-oak-bourbon","title":"Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight Bourbon | 50% ABV | 100 Proof | 750mL | USA | Aged 7 Years | French Limousin Oak Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon brings together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseven-year-old bourbon and secondary maturation in French Limousin oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the finishing stage, Buzzard’s Roost uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench oak seasoned for 18 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every light char\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the bourbon is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Almond butter and a trace of sandalwood, followed by raisin, brown sugar, dried fruit, and baking spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toffee and dark brown sugar with honey, dried apple, allspice, and a subtle leather note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rounded at first, then gently drying with light oak and sweet, nutty notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven-year age statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for this French Double Oak expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary maturation in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench oak sourced from the Limousin region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasoned for 18 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every light char\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e selected to develop flavor through the second maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirmed mash bill of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, equivalent to 50% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimited release selected by co-founder Jason Brauner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a profile centered on toffee, dried fruit, spice, and rounded oak texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat pour in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cocktails, consider an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow old is Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis expression carries a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseven-year age statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The French oak used for finishing is seasoned for 18 months, which describes preparation of the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does double oak mean for Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bourbon undergoes an additional oak maturation after its initial aging. Its finishing stage uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Limousin oak with a very light char\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to develop additional flavor and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the proof of Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, equivalent to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Buzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuzzard's Roost French Double Oak Bourbon 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzzard's Roost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50807561847009,"sku":"810145550724_F","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Buzzard_sRoostFrenchDoubleOakBourbon750mL.webp?v=1791401348","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/buzzards-roost-french-double-oak-bourbon","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}