Day 2

Circle City

Double Oaked 8 Year Straight Bourbon

Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Mashbill: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Barley

Aged: 8 Years

Proof: 124.2

MRSP: $99.99

Why I chose it: Circle City is an independent bottler out of Noblesville, Indiana. They source barrels distilled by others, give them additional aging, and bottle them under their own label. I met the founder at the release party for this particular single barrel, which was hand-selected for Gold Eagle Wine & Spirits. Really great guy. (Gold Eagle is a fantastic store, by the way—quite a few of the bottles in this calendar came from there, and there’s a bigger story behind that for another day.)

This distillate originated at Heaven Hill, spent 8 years aging, and got a finishing stint in a second new oak barrel, making it a “double oaked” pour. Rich, bold, and a perfect example of what a little extra wood can do. I loved this find and was so excited to share it on day 2.

Distiller's page: https://circlecitywhiskeyco.com/portfolios/double-oaked/