Woodinville Barrel-Finished Maple Old Fashioned brings the character of a craft cocktail bar into an easy, ready-to-pour 750mL bottle. Built around Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the recipe combines real maple sweetness with orange bitters before undergoing an additional barrel finish for greater oak depth and integration.
What separates this bottled Old Fashioned from a simple pre-mixed cocktail is the finishing process. After the bourbon, maple syrup and bitters are combined, the complete cocktail is rested in a previously used Woodinville bourbon barrel, allowing the flavors to marry while picking up additional toasted oak, vanilla and whiskey character. Woodinville describes the result as distinctly bourbon-forward, easy and delicious.
At 40% ABV / 80 proof, it retains the strength and structure of a traditional spirit-forward Old Fashioned rather than drinking like a low-proof canned cocktail. Expect a rich combination of maple syrup, caramel, toasted oak, orange bitters, vanilla and warm baking spice with a smooth, warming finish.
With approximately 12 cocktails per bottle, Woodinville Barrel-Finished Maple Old Fashioned is well suited to entertaining, dinner parties, holiday gatherings, home bars and anyone who wants a polished bourbon cocktail without measuring, muddling or mixing.
Key Features
- Ready-to-serve barrel-finished Old Fashioned
- Made with Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Real maple syrup and orange bitters
- Finished in a previously used bourbon barrel
- 40% ABV / 80 proof
- 750mL bottle
- Approximately 12 cocktails per bottle
- Bourbon-forward, spirit-forward profile
- Maple, caramel, toasted oak and orange character
- No measuring or mixing required
- Ideal for entertaining and premium home cocktails
Tasting Notes
Nose: Maple syrup, toasted oak and orange zest with caramel, vanilla and bourbon warmth.
Palate: Rich and bourbon-forward with velvety maple sweetness, caramel, orange bitters and baking spice.
Finish: Warm and oaky with lingering maple, vanilla, spice and a slightly drying bitters character.
How to Enjoy
This cocktail is ready to serve straight from the bottle. Pour approximately 2 ounces over a large ice cube in a rocks glass and stir briefly to chill.
For a bar-style presentation, garnish with an expressed orange peel or a quality cocktail cherry. No additional bourbon, syrup or bitters are necessary.
It can also be refrigerated before serving for an even colder, more convenient pour during parties or gatherings.
FAQ
Is Woodinville Maple Old Fashioned ready to drink?
Yes. It is a fully prepared ready-to-serve Old Fashioned cocktail. Simply pour it over ice and garnish if desired.
What whiskey is used?
The cocktail is made with Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
What is in the cocktail?
The bottle label and Woodinville identify straight bourbon whiskey, maple syrup and orange bitters as the core ingredients.
What makes it barrel finished?
After the cocktail is batched, it is finished in a barrel that previously aged Woodinville bourbon, helping integrate the maple, bitters and bourbon while adding additional oak character.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 80 proof / 40% ABV.
How many cocktails are in one bottle?
The label states that one bottle contains approximately 12 cocktails.
What size is the bottle?
750mL.
Do I need to add anything?
No. It is designed to be poured directly over ice. An orange peel or cocktail cherry is optional.
