Heritage Distilling Co. Dual Barrel (Vanilla) Bourbon is a small-batch bourbon aged first in new charred oak barrels and then finished in barrels that held pure vanilla extract, bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).
Part of Heritage Distilling's Dual Barrel Collection, this bourbon takes its character from a two-barrel aging process that layers wood-driven depth over a sweet, dessert-leaning core. After aging in new charred oak, it is refined in barrels once used to make pure vanilla extract. It earned a Silver Medal at the 2018 American Distilling Institute competition and Bronze Medals in 2022 and 2023.
Sweet and savory with wood-heavy barrel notes, it bursts with caramelized nougat on the nose and offers candy-like notes of chocolate, brandied cherry and vanilla on the palate. It is extremely smooth, with a soft, lingering vanilla finish.
The clean copper-and-cream label makes it a great 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.
Bourbon must be made from at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak.
Finishing casks add a second layer of flavor after the main aging.
Serve it neat in a Glencairn glass.
Pour it over a large ice cube for slow sipping.
It makes a rich Old Fashioned with orange bitters.
Try it in a Whiskey Sour for a dessert-like twist.
It is a sweet gift for bourbon fans.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramelized nougat.
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Palate: Chocolate, brandied cherry, vanilla.
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Finish: Smooth, soft vanilla.
Specifications
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Producer: Heritage Distilling Co.
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Style: Bourbon finished in vanilla extract barrels
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Casks: New charred oak, then vanilla extract barrels
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Origin: USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on the rocks, or stir a vanilla-forward Old Fashioned or a Bourbon Cream. It pairs with bread pudding, cherry pie or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it finished?
In barrels that held pure vanilla extract.
How does it taste?
Caramelized nougat, chocolate, brandied cherry and vanilla.
Has it won awards?
Yes, ADI Silver in 2018 and Bronze in 2022 and 2023.
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