Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon Whiskey is produced by Dave Phinney. The mashbill comprises 75% yellow corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley, with all grains sourced within 50 miles of the distillery. The bourbon is aged for a minimum of three years in White American Oak Char #3 barrels from local cooper Seguin Moreau, maturing on-site under various conditions of temperature, humidity, sunlight and airflow. After aging, a portion is finished in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels for about two months. The water used in production comes from a spring on Phinney’s high-elevation property in Alexander Valley.
This is overall a really good bourbon, particularly on the nose side of things. The only thing really holding back from a better score is the fact I found the palate to be a little disjointed. Still, this is one you’ll want to consider, especially if you are a lover of Phinney’s wines.
I’m conflicted about Savage and Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon. On one hand, the cabernet sauvignon finish does a decent job adding sweetness and fruitiness to the experience, which makes it better. On the other hand, I just don’t find this to be that interesting, although I don’t find it to be unpleasant or boring either.
