Nulu French Oak Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Batch 2
Nulu French Oak Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Batch 2 is an MGP-distilled bourbon finished on precision-toasted French oak staves and bottled at 104.8 proof (52.4% ABV) — non-chill filtered, in small ~53-gallon batches by Prohibition Craft Spirits of Louisville. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 52.4% (104.8 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Finish: secondary finishing on imported French oak staves of varying toast and char levels (weeks to months), after primary aging in new charred American oak
- Mash bill: MGP Indiana — 75% corn / 21% rye / 4% malted barley or 60% corn / 36% rye / 4% malted barley (per importer Skurnik)
- Production: distilled in Indiana, finished and bottled in Louisville, Kentucky; small ~53-gallon batches; non-chill filtered
French Oak, Batch by Batch
Nulu's French Oak line takes MGP bourbon — high-rye Indiana stock — and finishes it the French way: not in a barrel, but on precision-toasted staves of imported French oak, each at different toast and char levels, for weeks to months. Batch 2 lands at 104.8 proof, non-chill filtered, and like every Nulu batch the proof moves batch to batch (the line runs roughly 50–57% ABV). The dual-region tagging on this bottle tells the real story: distilled in Indiana, finished and bottled in Louisville, Kentucky by Prohibition Craft Spirits.
Tasting Notes
The French oak shows as baking spice, toasted wood, and dark fruit over the MGP bourbon's caramel-and-rye-spice core. Full-bodied at 104.8 proof with a long, oak-driven finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat to study the French oak influence, or with a splash of water to open the spice. It also builds a serious bourbon old fashioned — the proof and oak stand up to bitters and ice without fading.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "French Oak" mean on a bourbon?
A secondary finish: the bourbon first ages in new charred American oak, then spends additional time in contact with toasted French oak staves, which add baking spice and refined wood notes.
Who makes Nulu bourbon?
Prohibition Craft Spirits of Louisville, Kentucky — the whiskey is distilled at MGP in Indiana and finished/bottled in Louisville, which is why both regions appear on the bottle.
Is Nulu French Oak chill filtered?
No — it is bottled non-chill filtered, so expect full texture and the possibility of harmless clouding when cold.
For batch-tracked bourbon fans in San Diego, CA: order Nulu French Oak Batch 2 online from Del Mesa Liquor today.