Double Circle Spirits Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Overview
Double Circle Spirits Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey represents a new Oregon producer's entry into wheated bourbons, blending locally sourced grains for a mellow, sweeter profile typical of the style. Crafted with a unique high-wheat mashbill, it highlights the distillery's focus on quality amid challenging growing conditions.

Specs at a glance

Good to know
Double Circle Spirits sources soft white wheat from the Johnson family farm in Oregon, producing grain-to-glass spirits with a hands-on approach to mashbill selection, barrel picks, and aging. Production paused for a year following wildfires to ensure grain quality. The small batch release complements their single barrel offerings, emphasizing exclusivity through limited, once-a-year selections.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Brown sugar and cherries dominate, offering a sweet, fruity introduction.
• Palate: Light and dry with prominent brown sugar and artificial cherry notes, delivering a mellow wheated character.
• Finish: Lingers with brown sugar, oak, and vanilla, accompanied by a tingly sensation on the tongue.

Notable details

• Production: Distilled by New Deal Distillery in 53-gallon barrels; non-chill filtered implied by high-proof single barrel kin.
• Lineage: New producer from Johnson Farm's grain-to-glass tradition, focusing on wheated bourbons.
• Availability: Limited to Oregon market currently, with single barrel informing small batch exclusivity.

"Solid wheated bourbon worth checking for mellow sweeter notes." – The Whiskey Wash

Closing
A promising young wheated bourbon for those seeking softer, sweeter Oregon craftsmanship.

Sources

[1] Thewhiskeywash – "Bourbon Reviews: Double Circle Spirits’ Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey"

[2] Thewhiskeywash – "Whiskey Reviews: Double Circle Spirits Small Batch Straight Wheat Whiskey, Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey"

[3] Thewhiskeywash – "Double Circle Spirits Wheat Whiskey Review: Small Batch vs Single Barrel"

[4] Thewhiskeywash – "Bourbon Reviews: Double Circle Spirits' Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey"