Healthy Spirits Exclusive Woody Creek Single Barrel Bourbon 

The wait is over, Woody Creek bourbon is finally here. Despite the labeling this is in fact a Colorado Straight bourbon. Because this is the first private barrel they’ve sold outside of Colorado they’re still using the more generic term “whiskey” so they can use it for barrels of rye or bourbon. 

Pours a beautiful orangish-amber color with a syrupy viscosity. On the nose I get caramelized pineapple, tree bark, bran muffins, cinnamon raisin bread, toasted pecans, nougat, marzipan and a touch of gingerbread. The aromas are concentrated and woody. I get the sense that the barrels have been charred to perfection as visions of caramelized oak sugars dance in my head. On the palate I get notes of sticky toffee pudding, pecan pie, volcanic rock, fruit leather, kettle corn, burnt brown sugar and toasted coconut with a hint of cardamom and fennel seeds. The flavors are incredibly oak forward but in such a deeply satisfying and luxurious kind of way. The finish is long and lingering with an explosion of Christmas baking spices. 
 
After picking this barrel several months ago I can honestly say that I forgot how spectacular this really is. It’s kind of like reuniting with an old friend or family member. In fact you should probably reunite with an old friend or family member and drink this whiskey. Now if only there was some sort of gathering or holiday you could do that at…….. 
 
 
Nate

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