{"product_id":"doc-swinsons-exploratory-cask-garryana-oak-finished-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Doc Swinson's Exploratory Cask Garryana Oak Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoc Swinson's Garryana is a straight bourbon from the Exploratory Cask series, finished in rare Garryana oak and bottled here at 108.8 proof (54.4% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuercus garryana, also called Garry oak or Oregon white oak, is the only oak native to the Pacific Northwest coast, growing from British Columbia south through Washington and Oregon into northern California; it even runs through the backyard of Doc Swinson's ageing warehouse. It is a hard, slow-growing wood with a tight, complex grain that makes it notoriously difficult to split into barrel staves, which is exactly why Master Blender Jesse Parker was drawn to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere standard American white oak delivers vanilla, caramel and familiar toasted sweetness, Garryana turns those notes darker, more resinous and more complex: cinnamon becomes clove, and caramel deepens. Expect dark caramel, baking spice and oak on the nose, a rich, full palate of clove, toffee and pronounced toasted oak, and a long, spiced, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn adventurous bourbon from a wood almost no one uses, it makes a fine gift for whiskey explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a splash of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, baking spice and oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clove, toffee and pronounced toasted oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, spiced and warming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doc Swinson's (Master Blender Jesse Parker)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Exploratory Cask series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108.8 proof (54.4% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished in Pacific Northwest Garryana oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washington, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a splash of water. It pairs with spiced desserts, smoked meats or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Garryana oak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarry oak, the only oak native to the Pacific Northwest coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it rare in whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts tight, complex grain makes it hard to split into staves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bottle is 108.8 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doc Swinson's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023451550005,"sku":"VWS200426858","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-12670.webp?v=1793656481","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/doc-swinsons-exploratory-cask-garryana-oak-finished-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}