Doc Swinson’s Forest & Fable Limited Edition Garryana Oak Bourbon (54% abv)

Found in Doc Swinson’s backyard, the mighty Garryana oak grows in the Pacific northwest from norther California to southern British Columbia.

Garryana is a rare wood to be used in the maturation of spirits on account it is a very difficult wood to cooper into barrels. This rare profile is as if the best qualities of french and american oak came together in oak tree.

These Garryana casks take what is normally described as caramel and cinnamon found in your typical bourbon and transform them into molasses and clove with a undertone of Kansas city BBQ caramelized on the grill. We are proud to incorporate our local oak into our spirits and we think you’ll find it to be a new favorite.

BATCH NOTES: Mashbill 1 – 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Mashbill 2 – 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley

FINISHING AND MATURATION: American Oak Char #4 (200L) – 5 years 10 months; Garryana Oak Casks (350L) – 2.5 months

Exploring new oak species has been a major focus for our master blender, Jesse Parker, and when the opportunity to work with our own local Pacific Northwest Oak, Quercus Garryana, Jesse jumped on the opportunity.

Quercus Garryana, or more commonly known as Oregon oak is found growing on the Pacific coast from northern California to southern British Columbia, it runs through the backyard of our aging warehouse.

The marriage of our signature Blender’s Cut whiskey and our local oak species really showcases the richness of the Pacific Northwest terroir offering deep, dark, and complex notes ranging from molasses, toffee, clove, bbq plums and a sublte wood smoke.