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Bourbon Review: RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Double Finished In Oak And Maple

We review RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Double Finished In Oak And Maple, a 4-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon that's been influenced by French Oak staves pressure treated with maple and added to the barrel for finishing.

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RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Double Finished In Oak And Maple review

Tasting Notes

About:

Bottled at 49.95% ABV. Finished in Oak and Maple Barrels. MSRP of $79.99 per 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
This is a honey color with a slight dirty orange tint to it.
Nose:
This smells like a stack of pancakes smothered in butter and maple syrup.
Palate:
There is certainly a note of maple throughout on this, but it is not nearly as pronounced as the nose made me think it would be. This starts off very mild with not much hitting the palate and just builds beautifully. On the mid palate I get some baking spice, oak, and brown sugar with just this subtle maple. By the finish the maple takes over the palate but fades with this lingering bit of black tea like tannin and black pepper spice.
Finish:
Comments:
RD1 has certainly impressed me. While I wish their marketing was a bit clearer for the consumer, I can’t deny that they know what they are doing with their finishes. While this certainly isn’t something I would want to sip on all the time I look forward to having this bottle on my shelf to share with people for something delicious and just a bit different.

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.

Ian Arnold

Ian Arnold brings eight years of bartending expertise to the table, having honed his skills in renowned establishments across California, Australia, and Portland. His most recent position behind the bar was at the esteemed Multnomah Whisk(e)y Library. A dedicated member of the Oregon Bartenders' Guild's leadership team, Ian also served as a judge for numerous cocktail competitions. Currently working in the IT field, he continues to delight guests with his bartending prowess. In his leisure time, Ian enjoys playing board games and savoring the complexities of Japanese whisky.

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