Rebecca Creek Spanish Oak Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

The introduction of the Spanish Oak Double Barrel Bourbon showcases a brilliant mastery of wood curation from San Antonio’s own Rebecca Creek Distillery. This ultra-premium expression boldly veers away from standard maturation by harnessing the unique properties of imported Spanish oak casks. By marrying the structural elegance of traditional aging with an exotic secondary wood finish, the distillery has delivered a remarkably deep, dark, and full-bodied spirit that stands as a true vanguard of their premium portfolio.

Rebecca Creek leverages the physical characteristics of distinct wood species to accelerate and concentrate flavor development. Spanish oak features a much softer composition and wider grain structure than traditional American white oak, allowing the liquid to penetrate deeper into the staves during the Texas heat. The foundation features a high-rye bourbon aged for four years in these expressive Spanish oak barrels, which is then masterfully blended with a five-year-old bourbon matured in classic American oak. Cut with South Texas’ pristine, limestone-filtered water from the Edwards Aquifer, this dual-wood process imparts an incredibly dark, mahogany color and a dense palate depth normally reserved for whiskeys with twice the age.

Bottled at a roaring cask strength that ranges between 120 and 128 proof (typically landing around 125.3 to 126.5 proof depending on the batch), this high-octane bourbon drinks with an unexpectedly smooth, velvety texture. The olfactory experience begins with a rich and spicy rye kick, accompanied by an aroma of sweet pecans, heavy vanilla, and warm brown sugar. On the palate, a bold coffee front transitions seamlessly into subtle roasted nuts, peanut brittle, and a heavy-vanilla caramel reminiscent of classic CowTales candy. The finish is lengthy, rich, and warming, culminating in elegant layers of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and a lingering touch of dry oak spice.

As a highly acclaimed, small-batch release, the Rebecca Creek Spanish Oak Double Barrel Bourbon is tailored explicitly for connoisseurs chasing high-proof complexity and intense barrel character. It serves as a spectacular conversation piece for any collection, proving how a thoughtful breakdown of grain, water, and unconventional European cooperage can rewrite the rules of modern craft bourbon.

• Size: 750ml
• Proof: Cask Strength, variable between 120 to 128 proof (typically ~125.3 - 126.5 proof)
• Age: NAS (Blend of 4-year Spanish Oak matured bourbon and 5-year American Oak matured bourbon)
• Origin: San Antonio, Texas, USA
• Distillery: Rebecca Creek Distillery
• Brand/Producer: Rebecca Creek Whiskey
• Style/Class: Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
• Composition: 75% Yellow Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Two-Row Malted Barley
• Cask/Aging: 4 years in new Spanish Oak, blended with 5-year American Oak bourbon; cut with Edwards Aquifer limestone-filtered water
• Series/Edition: Spanish Oak Double Barrel (Small Batch)
• Tasting Notes: Rich rye spice, sweet pecan, heavy vanilla, caramel, coffee, roasted nuts, peanut brittle, dark chocolate, cinnamon, dry oak