Dexter Three Wood is a straight bourbon finished with 200-year-old oak, cherry wood and maple wood, from Brain Brew Custom Whiskey in Newtown, Ohio, bottled at 100.6 proof (50.3% ABV).
It is named in honor of Edmund Dexter, a 19th-century Cincinnati whiskey blender who famously hosted Charles Dickens and King Edward VII. Brain Brew's WoodCraft finishing method layers the three woods for unparalleled depth.
Expect fresh cherry brightness, maple smoothness and vintage oak complexity. It has been awarded 95 points and hailed as one of the 12 best bourbons in the world.
The classic label makes it a distinguished gift.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Finishing bourbon with different woods adds layers that a single barrel cannot.
Cherry wood brings a bright, fruity note, while maple adds a soft sweetness.
Very old oak contributes a refined, mature complexity.
Cincinnati was once one of America's great whiskey cities, and Dexter honors that heritage.
A few drops of water open up the cherry and maple.
It makes a standout Old Fashioned with a brandied cherry.
Serve it neat in a tulip glass to appreciate the layers.
It is a distinguished gift for bourbon lovers.
Pour it alongside a standard straight bourbon to taste what the woods add.
Tasting Notes
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Fruit: Fresh cherry brightness.
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Sweetness: Maple smoothness.
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Oak: Vintage oak complexity.
Specifications
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Producer: Brain Brew Custom Whiskey, Newtown, Ohio
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Style: Straight bourbon, three-wood finish
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Woods: 200-year oak, cherry wood, maple wood
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Proof / ABV: 100.6 proof (50.3% ABV)
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Region: USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on a large cube, or stir a Manhattan. It pairs with cherry pie, maple-glazed ham or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What woods are used?
200-year-old oak, cherry and maple.
Who was Edmund Dexter?
A 19th-century Cincinnati whiskey blender.
Has it won awards?
It has been awarded 95 points.
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