Bib & Tucker Double Char 6 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
Bib & Tucker Double Char 6 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is the Tennessee bourbon that gets barreled twice: six years in new American white oak, then a minimum of five more months in a second new barrel that's heavily charred and smoked with sugar maple — bottled at 88 proof with no additives, artificial flavors, or colors. From the 35 Maple Street / Deutsch Family portfolio, it's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 44% (88 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 6 years, plus minimum 5 months in a second heavily-charred, sugar-maple-smoked barrel
- Production: Tennessee-distilled, Lincoln County charcoal-filtered; no additives or coloring
- Origin: distilled and aged in Tennessee; Bib & Tucker (Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits), launched nationally Aug 2023
Barreled Twice, Smoked Once More
The Double Char innovation is simple and labor-intensive: after six years in new American white oak, the bourbon moves into a second new barrel — one that's been heavily charred and then smoked with sugar maple — for at least five more months. The result is Bib & Tucker's signature richness pushed further: toasted oak, dulce de leche, vanilla wrapped in white smoke. It earned 91 points from Wine Advocate on release. See the store's Bib & Tucker collection or browse more small batch bourbon.
Tasting Notes
Nose — a touch of smoke with immediate toasted oak and dulce de leche, background cinnamon and clove. Palate — vanilla and sugar maple surrounded with white smoke, hints of sweet corn and toasted cinnamon. Finish — medium to long, oak, white smoke, vanilla. Color — deep rich mahogany with copper undertones (official brand press release).
How to Enjoy
Neat to appreciate the double-char smoke, or with one cube — the extra wood can take dilution. A standout pour for smoked-cocktail fans and anyone who likes their bourbon oak-forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Double Char" mean?
After six years in new American oak, the bourbon spends at least five more months in a second new barrel that is heavily charred and smoked with sugar maple.
Is Bib & Tucker Double Char 92 proof?
No — 88 proof (44% ABV). The 92-proof figure belongs to Bib & Tucker's Classic Six 6-Year, a different expression.
Where is Bib & Tucker made?
Distilled and aged in Tennessee (charcoal-filtered Lincoln County style) — not Kentucky, despite the live Region tag.
Twice-barreled, maple-smoked, 91 points — order Bib & Tucker Double Char online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.