Finished Bourbons?

[mrpipster]

I would like to try one but am a bit confused?

Which one finished in wine casks is sweetest and which are dry?

Thanks.

[BottledInBond]

The sweetest I’ve ever had was the Angel’s Envy rye, which is actually finished in rum barrels. A dessert whiskey for sure.

 

i don’t know if I’m a great source for identifying which are on the drier end. Many people start with the Angel’s Envy bourbon which is finished in port barrels. Personally I’d rather go with High West MWND for my money spent on a finished whiskey. I don’t love many of the finished products though and feel like a lot of times they’re trying to cover up flaws/rough edges with these treatments. Certainly steer clear of the Jefferson’s offerings.  

[kaiserhog]

Can a "finished" bourbon still qualify as a straight bourbon if it is aged at all in a used barrel?

[Kane]

4 minutes ago, kaiserhog said:

Can a "finished" bourbon still qualify as a straight bourbon if it is aged at all in a used barrel?

Yes, they can. Straight bourbon designation doesn't say anything about that. E.g., Isaac Bowmans state straight off the top of my head.

Edited May 14, 2018 by Kane

[flahute]

1 hour ago, kaiserhog said:

Can a "finished" bourbon still qualify as a straight bourbon if it is aged at all in a used barrel?

As long as its followed by the words "finished in 'x' cask" on the label.

According to the TTB, it's in a different category - whiskey specialty - so technically it's no longer a straight bourbon per se. But, the label can say straight bourbon finished in.....etc.

[Kane]

1 hour ago, Kane said:

Yes, they can. Straight bourbon designation doesn't say anything about that. E.g., Isaac Bowmans state straight off the top of my head.

Nvm, what flahute said above!

Edited May 14, 2018 by Kane

[kevinbrink]

On 5/12/2018 at 12:57 PM, mrpipster said:

I would like to try one but am a bit confused?

Which one finished in wine casks is sweetest and which are dry?

Thanks.

There are a world of finishes at this point, best bet is to look up the wine, the most common are sweet or fortified wines, Sherry, Port, Sauternes etc... but there have been some Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, etc. finished whiskeys as well.