Syrah Cask-Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Syrah Cask-Finished Straight Bourbon WhiskeyThis is your opportunity to get a bottle of Chuckanut Bay Distillery's first ever Syrah Cask Finished Straight Bourbon, at Barrel Strength limited availability! It all begins with the bourbon, of course. Ours is handmade in small batches made entirely from locally grown grains corn, wheat, and rye from a family farm located just 30 miles north of the distillery. We mash and ferment the ingredients in our traditional wooden fermenters before

This is your opportunity to get a bottle of Chuckanut Bay Distillery's first ever Syrah-Cask Finished Straight Bourbon, at Barrel Strength - limited availability! 

It all begins with the bourbon, of course. Ours is handmade in small batches made entirely from locally grown grains - corn, wheat, and rye from a family farm located just 30 miles north of the distillery. We mash and ferment the ingredients in our traditional wooden fermenters before transferring them to the pot still for distillation. Once at proof, we place the hearts of the resulting distillate into the highest quality 53 gallon charred American White Oak barrels. Then we wait. 

Once the spirit has aged to perfection, the bourbon was racked into a just-emptied syrah barrel from local winery, Dynasty Cellars, where it aged an additional 8 months. The syrah barrel imparts a bold, savory depth to the bourbon, derived from the residual tannins and dark fruit character of the syrah wine. This influence manifests as notes of blackberry, cracked pepper, and a bit of smoke, lending a rich and earthy undertone to the bourbon.

Additionally, the tannins present in the port barrel contribute to the bourbon's mouthfeel, enhancing its texture and adding a velvety smoothness. These tannins can also introduce hints of spice and dryness, balancing out the sweetness and adding complexity to the flavor profile. 

Bottled at barrel strength: 62.28% alcohol.