Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Woodinville · Woodinville Whiskey Co.
Woodinville demonstrates that Pacific Northwest climate — cool winters and warm summers — produces a distinctly approachable bourbon with excellent grain character. The warehouse conditions in Quincy, Washington create wide temperature swings that push spirit deep into the wood. A strong value that punches above its price point.
Nose
Butterscotch and toasted grain open immediately, followed by ripe red apple and a faint whisper of vanilla. A second pass reveals charred oak and a dusting of brown spice.
Palate
Medium-bodied with caramel and corn sweetness at the entry, developing into baking spices and a pleasant oakiness at mid-palate. The mouthfeel is satiny without being heavy, and a thread of dried cherry emerges late.
Finish
Medium length with lingering butterscotch, a touch of leather, and gentle charred oak that fades cleanly.
- Mash Bill
- Corn, malted barley, rye — exact percentages undisclosed
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Cascadia Old Fashioned — 2 oz Woodinville Bourbon · 0.25 oz maple syrup · 3 dashes Angostura bitters · Stir over a large ice cube, garnish with a dehydrated apple slice.
Food Pairing
Smoked salmon with brown sugar glaze
Founded by two friends in a garage in Woodinville, Washington, this distillery now ages its bourbon across the Cascades in Quincy, where desert temperature swings of over 70 degrees Fahrenheit accelerate maturation in ways that would take years longer in gentler climates.
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