In the world of bourbon the term “honey barrel” has existed for decades as a way to describe an almost supernaturally sublime cask born of a particular rickhouse. It’s a figurative expression denoting that said specimen hits the exact sweet spot of flavor. For its latest Distillery Series release, Woodford Reserve is applying the phrase in literal fashion.
Honey Barrel Finish is a limited edition American whiskey that was partially aged in casks formerly filled with actual honey. After freshly dumping some of its bourbon barrels, the Kentucky-based distillery sent them over to a nearby apiary in Woodford County. That bee farmer proceeded to age his own
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