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Bourbon Reviews: Wildwood Spirits Co. The Dark Door Bourbons

We review two releases of The Dark Door Bourbon from the Wildwood Spirits Co. in Bellevue, Washington. One is two years old, the other is three.

OVERALL RATING

7
$63.00
  • Cindy Capperelli is the founder of Portland Bitters Project and an instructor at two Portland colleges.
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The Dark Door Bourbons are 90 proof, distilled in Bothell, WA, and made from 80% corn, 15% white wheat, 5% malted barley. All grains are from Washington. Find a 750mL bottle at the distillery or online for around $63. The Dark Door Bourbons are 90 proof, distilled in Bothell, WA, and made from 80% corn, 15% white wheat, 5% malted barley. All grains are from Washington. Find a 750mL bottle at the distillery or online for around $63.
Appearance:
This whiskey is a very clear, medium red-amber that slowly forms thick tears. The liquid is a very clear, gold amber that slowly forms thick tears.
Nose:
Elmer’s Glue is first out of the glass in this delicate nose, followed by burnt sugar and dusty barn. Ripe peach floats through paired with apple blossom. The two year smells gently of pencil shavings. The Elmer’s Glue quality is there though less pronounced. Sweet notes shift to honey and vanilla extract with vegetal notes and cedar.
Palate:
Cereal sweetness on the approach, edged with toffee. Slight herbal bitterness hits on the mid-palate. The finish rounds into allspice and walnut. Score: 3.5 Tasting Notes: The Dark Door Two Year Washington Straight Bourbon Vital stats: The Dark Door Bourbons are 90 proof, distilled in Bothell, WA, and made from 80% corn, 15% white wheat, 5% malted barley. All grains are from Washington. Find a 750mL bottle at the distillery or online for around $63. Appearance: The liquid is a very clear, gold amber that slowly forms thick tears. Nose: The two year smells gently of pencil shavings. The Elmer’s Glue quality is there though less pronounced. Sweet notes shift to honey and vanilla extract with vegetal notes and cedar. Palate: This whiskey comes across sweeter – dark cherry – and less spicy. A creaminess blooms on the mid-palate, followed by a lingering finish of black tea. Score: 3.5 Final Thoughts: The Dark Door bourbons are a worthy endeavor. They’re carefully made and enjoyable to drink. They’ll work great in cocktails. I would love to taste this formulation with a little more time in barrel, to see where those mellow trends are leading.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Cindy Capparelli

Cindy Capperelli is the visionary founder of Portland Bitters Project, established in 2014 with the ambition to craft the finest bitters available. Today, her bitters are savored across the United States and internationally, enhancing cocktails with expressive flavors. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Cindy shares her expertise as an instructor at two Portland colleges. She also engages with private groups, distilleries, and maker's spaces, advocating for the use of high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Cindy empowers her students with the confidence and knowledge to create exceptional drinks at home, experiment with tinctures, and enrich their overall food and beverage experiences.

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