Discover a truly distinctive finished bourbon whiskey with Bardstown Cascadia Garryana Oak Finish 375mL, a limited-release expression that showcases Bardstown Bourbon Company’s innovative approach to barrel finishing. This straight bourbon whiskey finished in Garryana oak barrels highlights the rare character of Oregon White Oak, delivering a rich, spice-driven profile with layered sweetness, depth, and structure. Available now at Whiskey Caviar, this 375mL bottle is an excellent choice for collectors and bourbon lovers looking to experience a unique oak-forward bourbon with exceptional complexity.
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with warm copper tones.
Nose: Decadent maple, toasted oak, toffee, and vanilla crème rise from the glass with elegant spice.
Palate: Full-bodied and layered, featuring baked cherry, cigar box, butterscotch, and richly integrated oak.
Finish: Long and refined, with medium tannins, lingering wood sugars, and warming spice.
What Makes It Special
Bardstown Cascadia Garryana Oak Finish is crafted from a blend of three straight bourbons aged 9 and 10 years, then finished for 10 months in custom Garryana oak barrels. Garryana oak, also known as Oregon White Oak, is prized for its scarcity, dense grain, and ability to impart distinctive notes of clove, nutmeg, and complex oak spice. Each barrel was custom-made and hand-toasted to deepen extraction and create a bourbon that is both powerful and polished.
Vital Stats
Type: Straight bourbon whiskey finished in Garryana oak barrels
Size: 375mL
Proof: 107.5
ABV: 53.75%
Aging: Blend of bourbons aged 9 and 10 years, finished an additional 10 months in Garryana oak
Origins: Kentucky and Indiana
Mash Bills:
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70% corn / 18% rye / 12% malted barley
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75% corn / 21% rye / 4% malted barley
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74% corn / 18% rye / 8% malted barley
How to Enjoy It
This oak-finished bourbon is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its layered spice, maple richness, and structured finish. A few drops of water can help open up the sweeter vanilla and cherry notes. For the best experience, enjoy it in a Glencairn glass, which helps concentrate the aromatics and highlight the whiskey’s depth and finish.
FAQ
Q: What is Garryana oak?
A: Garryana oak, also known as Oregon White Oak, is a rare wood from the Pacific Northwest known for adding bold spice, structure, and distinctive complexity to whiskey.
Q: Is Bardstown Cascadia Garryana Oak Finish a bourbon or a finished whiskey?
A: It is a straight bourbon whiskey that has been further matured in custom Garryana oak barrels, giving it an extra layer of oak influence and spice.
Q: What does Bardstown Cascadia Garryana Oak Finish taste like?
A: Expect notes of maple, toasted oak, toffee, vanilla crème, baked cherry, cigar box, and butterscotch, with a long finish marked by wood sugars and warming tannins.
