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Bourbon Review: Oak & Eden Bourbon & Vine

We review Oak & Eden Bourbon & Vine, a bourbon that's been finished in bottle with a 5-inch spiral piece of French oak that was soaked in Marker Cellar’s Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Tasting Notes

About:

This bourbon whiskey is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). It is aged for two years in American oak barrels. The finishing French Oak Spire is soaked in Markers Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. It sells for about $65 per bottle.
Appearance:
This bourbon is a very nice dark reddish color.
Nose:
There is a very lovely scent of fruit and oak, followed by the touch of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Spire.
Palate:
A very nice mix of oak and fruitiness hits your taste buds right away. The black current and fruitiness of the Cabernet Sauvignon is very apparent after that first taste.
Finish:
Comments:
Seeing as how Oak & Eden has created this new, patented process, it would be interesting to compare some of their other bourbons to traditional bourbons. This particular expression is very lovely, and very smooth. Even my wife, who does not like bourbon as a general rule, found this one to her taste. I think the Cabernet Sauvignon soaked Spire does seem to process more of the flavor than it may if finished in the traditional way, in former Cabernet barrels. All in all, a very lovely and smooth bourbon.

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.

James Logan

James Logan is an enthusiast with a background in food service and retail management. In his mid-20s, he developed a deep passion for whiskey-based drinks. After receiving a bottle of 15-year-old Scotch whisky as a birthday gift, he embarked on a yearly ritual of exploring a new brand of Scotch whisky. James thoroughly enjoys sampling each new brand and age, comparing them with previous selections. While not a whiskey or writing expert, he hopes his "average guy" perspective will resonate with those starting their whiskey journey, providing them with the guidance he missed out on.

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