{"title":"Blackwood Distilling Co.","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"blackwood-distilling-co-toasted-105-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Blackwood 8 Year Old Toasted 105 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackwood Toasted Bourbon 105 Proof is an 8 year old bourbon distilled by an undisclosed Kentucky producer and finished using Blackwood's signature toasting process. This involves a finish in three new toasted barrels from Kelvin Cooperage: a medium toast (no char) barrel, a char 4 barrel with toasted heads and a char 2 barrel with toasted heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell-aged bourbon bursts from the nose with a balanced mix of baking spices, rich caramel candy, old cinnamon bark, and subtle saddle leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eWarming wood spices give way to fallow orchard fruits, soft caramel butteriness, sweet vanilla, and a touch of dry winter spice barks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eSoft wood spices slowly fade as warm orchard fruit, rich caramel, and soft bourbon vanilla linger on a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis 8-year-old Kentucky bourbon was finished in not one but three toasted barrels, giving it a toasted marshmallow-meets-tiramisu vibe that’s impossible to miss ... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlackwood isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, but it’s doing something fresh. This bourbon is distinctive, flavorful and worth your attention.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - The Daily Pour (88 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is widely considered an excellent, divine pour for fans of heavily-toasted bourbons (such as Elijah Craig Toasted or Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).\"\u003c\/em\u003e - The Bourbon Bishop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is coffee shop vibes ... 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This involves a finish in three new toasted barrels from Kelvin Cooperage: a medium toast (no char) barrel, a char 4 barrel with toasted heads and a char 2 barrel with toasted heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eSoft notes of barrel spice and gentle florals open the nose towards sweet herbal spices and deep notes of creamy caramel and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eMild rye notes with baking spices combine with a sense of dried florals, mints, and citrus rinds next to a soft feeling of spiced caramel cakes and sharp rye warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe end softly mellows towards rich creaminess counterpointed rye spice, soft summer florals, and a hint of wet green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a must get for anyone who's looking to explore into Rye you're coming from the bourbon side.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Fred Minnick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I\u003cspan\u003et's super spicy, but that soft, tasty sweetness really balances things out and sets this rye apart from other Indiana products around the same age\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e- David Morrow, The Daily Pour (92 Points)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlackwood Distilling’s first rye offering to be brought to proof is simply dazzling. While many American whiskey fans appreciate and have become accustomed to full-throated cask strength offerings, there’s a ton of beauty to be found in expressions that are proofed down to reflect the producer’s desired flavor profile. Blackwood Distilling’s 105-Proof Rye exemplifies this ethos, making for a whiskey that is absolutely delicious on its own and completely killer in cocktails, too.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Frank Dobbins III, Uproxx (20 Best New Whiskies May 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwood Distilling Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733412851927,"sku":"BLACKWOOD-105-RYE","price":179.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-blackwood-rye-105.jpg?v=1780552326"},{"product_id":"blackwood-7-year-old-toasted-barrel-strength-batch-4-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Blackwood 7 Year Old Toasted Barrel Strength Batch #4 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to 2,000 Bottles Only\u003cbr\u003eBatch #4 - 59.5%\u003cbr\u003eMin. 7 Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe finish our bourbon in small batches, extending the spirit’s maturation with our signature Blackwood toasting process. This additional step elevates notes of vanilla and caramel to create a depth that goes further than the barrel’s original char. Our barrel strength edition is the most genuine expression of this distinctive process – resulting in a smooth, refined and complex Kentucky bourbon. One worthy of the Blackwood name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill: \u003c\/strong\u003e75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eVanilla, caramel, toasted oak, brown sugar, and warm baking spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich toffee, caramelized sugar, sweet oak, roasted vanilla, and layered barrel spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-palate: \u003c\/strong\u003eRounded texture with deeper toasted wood character and a balanced rye lift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, warming, and full with lingering caramel, oak, and spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"D\u003cspan\u003eelicious bourbon. 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Their pursuit made Kentucky the world’s single most important place for the two things essential to civilized life – Thoroughbred horses and whiskey. While the land has been tamed, and glowing cities now crown the Bluegrass, the dedication to pursuit is as strong as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe finish our rye in small batches, enhancing the spirit’s natural characteristics with our signature Blackwood toasting process. The result is pure joy that lingers on the palate like a winning ticket in your pocket. At 65-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill: \u003c\/strong\u003e95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eToasted oak, caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and bright rye grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich caramel, brown sugar, roasted vanilla, peppery rye spice, and sweet oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-palate: \u003c\/strong\u003eLayered texture with deeper toasted wood, warming spice, and a subtle savory edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and full with lingering oak, spice, and sweet rye character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncredible rye. It's spicy, decadent and jam-packed with flavor. Blackwood is a newcomer on the market, but it's putting out good enough whiskey to go toe to toe with industry powerhouses.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - David Morrow, The Daily Pour (92 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eOverall I’m very impressed with this. It offers a much different experience than the Michter’s Toasted does. The rye is very prevalent on the nose for me. It’s not so much there on the palate, but it adds a level of complexity, and the finish is just honey graham sweet. The raw sugar cane flavor was totally unexpected and caught me off guard. It definitely scored higher than I thought it would, and overall it’s a very interesting pour.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e- \/r\/bourbon (user: Cthulu_hoop)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Blackwood toasted rye \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eis a striking expression of what craft rye whiskey can achieve when ambition, technique, and Kentucky heritage converge. It’s a whiskey for the serious sipper—bold yet balanced, toasted yet nuanced, local yet world-class. At ~$160, it’s not everyday drinking—but as an occasional treat or collector’s bottle in Kentucky, it more than earns its keep.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Brian Jones, Louisville AM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI’d be shocked if this didn’t win some huge awards. It’s a perfect whiskey, rye or not. 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This involves a finish in three new toasted barrels from Kelvin Cooperage: a medium toast (no char) barrel, a char 4 barrel with toasted heads and a char 2 barrel with toasted heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackwood Toasted Rye Whiskey 105 Proof is a 7YO rye whiskey distilled by an undisclosed Indiana producer and finished using Blackwood's signature toasting process. This involves a finish in three new toasted barrels from Kelvin Cooperage: a medium toast (no char) barrel, a char 4 barrel with toasted heads and a char 2 barrel with toasted heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwood Distilling Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48734467752151,"sku":"BLACKWOOD-105-BUNDLE","price":349.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-blackwood-105-collection.jpg?v=1780555042"}],"url":"https:\/\/thedrinksociety.co.nz\/collections\/blackwood-distilling-co.oembed","provider":"The Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}