The Whiskey: Aged Bourbon + Rye

Our vision for this Limited Release was to balance the sweet sophistication of the French Oak with the woodsy nature of Mizunara in a well-aged Bourbon and Rye.

We started with the French Oak, which we wanted to heavily influence the bourbon. After the barrels had aged for five years, we inserted medium toasted French Oak wood “necklaces” into the original American White Oak barrels, allowing it to rest for twice as long as our portfolio French Oak Bourbon.

We then blended the 5-year finished bourbon with 7-year Bourbon and 8-year Rye to advance the confluence of flavors.

Finally, we added lightly toasted Mizunara wood staves to the whiskey blend for a much shorter amount of finishing time to delicately introduce its character of sandalwood and Oriental incense.

The Story: Rich in Culture

Through the Lexington (KY) Sister Cities Commission, RD1's hometown has sister cities in Shinhidaka, Japan, and Deauville, France. In this Limited Release, we bring together America’s Native Spirit with wood from both countries. This unique expression weaves the beautiful Sister Cities’ cultures into a rich patchwork of inspiring flavor.

The Experience: Subtle then Complex

Aroma : Incense followed by floral and citrus notes

Palate : Sandalwood, rye spice and baking spices delicately meet sweet oak, dark chocolate and red fruit in a silken mouthfeel

Finish : Medium to long finish with a light warming feeling and whispers of Maraschino Cherry

If traditional tasting notes aren’t your style, you may…

See – Japanese cherry blossoms

Smell – Spicy and floral perfume

Taste – Romantic dessert

Feel – Like you’re traveling with your passport