Goodwood Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Honey Ale Barrels
Goodwood Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Honey Ale Barrels is a 45% ABV (90 proof) bourbon in a 750mL bottle — aged in charred American white oak, then finished in barrels from Goodwood's award-winning Honey Ale, a beer itself aged in brandy barrels. The result is a deep amber bourbon with vanilla, honey, and caramel on the nose and brown sugar, molasses, and dark fruit on the palate. It is in stock and available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 45% ABV / 90 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: charred American white oak, finished in Honey Ale brandy-barrel-aged beer barrels
- Origin: Louisville, Kentucky (Goodwood Brewing & Spirits)
- Production: Kentucky bourbon base; double-barrel heritage — brandy barrels → Honey Ale → bourbon finish
A Bourbon Finished in Three-Barrel History
Few finishes have this much backstory: Goodwood's Honey Ale itself is aged in brandy barrels, so the bourbon finishes in wood that has seen brandy and beer before it. That layering shows in the glass — flowery honey and vanilla aromatics over brown sugar and molasses, finishing dry and woody. Browse more bourbon whiskey, or explore the full Goodwood lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Flowery honey and caramel with a hint of vanilla.
Palate: Brown sugar and molasses giving way to oak, toffee, dark fruit, and anise.
Finish: Dry and woody with serious depth.
How to Enjoy
Neat pours best show the honey-to-wood arc; a few drops of water open the vanilla. The sweetness makes it a natural for a Gold Rush or a simple bourbon and soda.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Honey Ale barrels' mean?
The bourbon finishes in barrels that held Goodwood's Honey Ale — a beer that was itself aged in brandy barrels.
What is the ABV?
45% ABV (90 proof).
Is Goodwood bourbon sweet?
It leans sweet — honey, caramel, and brown sugar lead, balanced by oak and spice.
Where is it made?
Finished by Goodwood Brewing & Spirits in Louisville, Kentucky.
Triple-barrel storytelling in a glass — order Goodwood Bourbon Finished in Honey Ale Barrels online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.