Woody Creek Distillers
Colorado Straight Bourbon
Basalt, Colorado
Aged a minimum of four years in deeply charred new American oak, the Colorado Straight Bourbon has just enough spice to get your attention, with hints of cinnamon, caramel, and honey in the background. Grains are sourced from nearby farms, and are distilled with fresh, Rocky Mountain spring water.
Fermentation
All grains are milled and mashed on site into large, stainless steel fermenters heated by steam. Fermentation lasts about 5 days
Distillation
Custom-made CARL stills: 2 x 2,000 Liter, copper, Continuous 34-foot rectification column still with 21 plates. Water sourced from springs in the Rocky Mountains
Aging
Aged a minimum of 4 years in a #3 char, first-use, American white-oak barrels
Tasting Note
Clean woodsy notes with hints of cinnamon and allspice, finishing with sweet honey and a pinch of caramel in the background