| Rating | 91 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 47.5% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $31.00 |
Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. California Oak Bourbon Review
Though its name points to California, this bourbon is initially distilled in Kentucky. The West Coast influence arrives via a finishing process, with a mix of virgin French Oak staves and California Cabernet wine cask staves used to build upon its aromatic and flavor profile. Most notably, the technique lends a distinctive vanilla note and juicy red berry flavors to the whiskey. All of this means that if you’re a wine drinker looking to get into bourbon, this is your bottle.
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