Rebecca Creek French Oak is a Texas straight bourbon whiskey finished with premium French oak staves, a limited-edition, bolder expression of the distillery's wood-finishing series bottled at 103 proof (51.5% ABV).
It is made from a high-rye bourbon grain bill of 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley. The whiskey starts with classic bourbon sweetness, then gains structure from its finish with French oak staves, which give it a richer, more layered profile than an easy-sipping everyday whiskey.
Expect rye spice, toasted oak, dark chocolate and caramel, with a warm finish. At 103 proof it has a cask-strength feel, with enough strength to stand up neat in the glass or in classic whiskey cocktails.
A bold Texas bourbon with European oak refinement, it makes a fine gift for bourbon enthusiasts.
Enjoy it neat, with a splash of water or in an old fashioned.
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.
A straight bourbon is made from at least 51% corn, aged at least two years in new charred oak containers, with nothing added but water.
French oak has a tighter grain than American white oak and tends to contribute a more restrained, spicier influence.
A high-rye bourbon carries a larger share of rye in its grain bill, which adds spice and structure to the sweetness of the corn.
Tasting Notes
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Character: Rye spice and toasted oak.
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Flavour: Dark chocolate and caramel.
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Finish: Warm.
Specifications
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Producer: Rebecca Creek Distillery
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Style: Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, French oak finished
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Mash Bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
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Proof / ABV: 103 proof (51.5% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Finished with French oak staves
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Region: Texas, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat, with a splash of water, or in an old fashioned or Manhattan. It pairs with brisket, dark chocolate or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it finished?
With premium French oak staves.
What is the mash bill?
75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 103 proof.
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