Goodwood Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Stout Barrels
Goodwood Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Stout Barrels is a 45% ABV (90 proof) bourbon in a 750mL bottle — the first release of Goodwood Spirits (2019), aged 12 years in charred American white oak and finished 3–4 months in barrels that previously held Goodwood's award-winning Bourbon Barrel Stout. The stout-barrel finish adds malt sweetness and cocoa character to robust vanilla and caramel, at a 90-proof bottling that scored 88 points from Whisky Advocate. It is in stock and available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 45% ABV / 90 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 12 years in charred American white oak, finished 3–4 months in stout beer barrels
- Origin: Louisville, Kentucky (Goodwood Brewing & Spirits)
- Production: first Goodwood Spirits release (2019); 88 pts Whisky Advocate
Where the Barrel-Aged Stout Meets the Bourbon
Goodwood launched its spirits line with the whiskey that started as its beer: the Bourbon Barrel Stout ages in freshly dumped bourbon barrels, and those stout barrels then finish a 12-year bourbon. It's the brewery's signature loop — dark malt, cocoa, and roasted grain weaving into vanilla and sweet caramel. Browse more bourbon whiskey, or explore the full Goodwood lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Chocolate caramelized sugar with dark fruit and caramel, hints of stout ale.
Palate: Stout ale, chocolate-covered cherries, caramel, rye spice, and light oak — cocoa cereal depth.
Finish: Roasted grain vibes, solid and warming.
How to Enjoy
Neat is the move — the stout finish is the show. One cube works too. Save it for after dinner; this drinks like dessert with a backbone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was the bourbon aged?
12 years in charred American white oak, then 3–4 months in stout beer barrels.
What is the ABV?
45% ABV (90 proof).
What does the stout finish add?
Malt sweetness, cocoa, and roasted grain character over bourbon vanilla and caramel.
When did Goodwood Spirits launch?
2019, with this Stout Bourbon as the first release.
The one that started Goodwood Spirits — order Goodwood Bourbon Finished in Stout Barrels online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.