Olivia Taylor
World Whiskey Society 10 Year Bourbon Finished in Cognac Cask Review
World Whiskey Society (WWS) introduces the World’s first American Straight Bourdon Whiskey finished in barrels that previously held Grand Champagne XO Cognac. This 10 year old, limited edition of 600 bottles offers a dynamic sip with hints of snickerdoodle cookies, dark berries, aged oak, and earthy undertones.
Nose
Soft wheat grain | Snickerdoodle cookies | Floral | Grape pie | Noticeable cognac barrel finishing influence | Fantastic
Palate
Light brown sugar | Aged oak | Raisins | Dark berries | Earthy base | Hints of leather | Nicely highlights its age
Finish
Cinnamon spice | Snickerdoodle cookies | Fleeting dark berries | Long lingering spice | Pleasant
Overall
A mysterious Oklahoma distillery and unspecified aging time in Cognac barrels results in one of the most dynamic Cognac finished bourbons of the year.
Right out of the gate, this whiskey lets you know it’s not kidding around. Its nose delivers a banger, with fantastic cognac-influenced notes mixed with scents right out of a bakery in the morning. The palate sees its focus switch to a more earthy undertone, however, it still maintains a hint of sweetness thanks to veins of dark berries and brown sugar. It ends with a long lingering spice that is preceded by baking notes and berries. All in all, this is a really well done finished bourbon.
This 10 year old bourbon originated from a distillery in Oklahoma, though the exact source is not disclosed. Presumably, a good candidate is Prairie Wolf Spirits (part of the Wander Folk Spirits family), which opened in 2012 as the first legal distillery in Oklahoma since prohibition. Despite some unknowns, the end result is one unique and delicious sip.
The bottle being reviewed is number 27 of 352 and comes from Cognac Edition number 74. This whiskey is definitely worth the investment and can be found at Frootbat.
Classification: Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks
Company: World Whiskey Society
Distillery: Sourced from an undisclosed Oklahoma distillery(ies)
Release Date: March 2023
Proof: 117
Age: 10 Years
Mashbill: 51% Corn, 45% Wheat, 4% Malted Barley
Color: Light Mahogany
MSRP: $164 (2023)
This bourbon brings together two delicious spirits, resulting in a unique and flavorful experience. The aroma alone is enough to entice any whiskey lover, and the complex flavors of snickerdoodle cookies and dark berries make it a must-try for any adventurous connoisseur. With only 600 bottles available, don’t miss your chance to taste this limited edition bourbon from the World Whiskey Society.
“This limited edition bourbon offers a unique and complex taste with notes of snickerdoodle cookies and aged oak, making it a must-try for whiskey lovers. The cognac cask finishing adds an interesting twist to the traditional American Straight Bourbon. Definitely worth getting your hands on one of the 600 bottles.”