Burnside Small Batch Oregon Oaked Bourbon 750 ml

Burnside Small Batch Oregon Oaked Bourbon comes from Eastside Distilling in Portland, Oregon, which finishes sourced bourbon on Oregon oak staves to add a regional wood character on top of the base whiskey. It's marketed as small batch rather than single barrel, so batches are blended for a consistent house profile. Expect caramel and toasted oak on the nose, a smooth, slightly sweet palate with vanilla and baking spice, and a warm, moderately long finish. It's a Pacific Northwest take on bourbon rather than a Kentucky original, aimed at drinkers who want something recognizable but not identical to the mainstream releases.

How to drink Burnside Small Batch Bourbon

It's easy enough over a single large cube to stay approachable, and its caramel-forward profile makes it a fair stand-in for pricier bourbons in an Old Fashioned.

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