| Rating | 93 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $50.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-02-18 |
Buzzard’s Roost Signature Double Oak Bourbon Review
This non-distiller producer uses a series of lightly charred and toasted proprietary casks from the vaunted Independent Stave Co. for secondary maturation in order to build unique complexities. Using a 75 percent corn/21 percent rye/4 percent malted barley mashbill from Indiana (surely MGP), on the nose, you get New York street corner roasted nuts. That leads into a palate that is vanilla-laden and a bit spicy, with a finish that is straight cinnamon candy — peppery yet ultimately sweet and soothing. Quite sophisticated in profile and a joy to drink.
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