RD One Bourbon Whiskey Double Finished with Oak and Maple Barrels
RD One Bourbon Whiskey Double Finished with Oak and Maple Barrels is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 99.9 proof (49.95% ABV) in a 750mL bottle, finished twice: first in French oak staves, then in maple barrels whose wood was steeped in maple syrup through a patented pressure, oxygen, time, and temperature process. The result is a delicate dance of maple and black peppercorn spice — a 100-point, Triple Gold winner at the 2023 MLSA. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 99.9 proof (49.95% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Finish: Double finished — French oak staves, then oak steeped in maple syrup
- Base: RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, aged 4+ years (70% corn / 21% rye / 9% barley)
- Origin: Lexington, Kentucky — 100% distilled, aged, and bottled in the Bluegrass state
Exploring the Bourbon Frontier, One Wood at a Time
RD1 Spirits exists to explore what Kentucky straight bourbon can do when it meets woods from across the world. Founded in Lexington in 2020 and named for the city's first federally registered distillery (est. 1865), RD1 pulls certain barrels aside after 4+ years, removes the bung, hammers unique wood staves into the original American oak barrel, and lets the bourbon rest further — a technique that produced this maple double finish, one of the most decorated in the line: 100 points and Triple Gold at the 2023 MLSA, Platinum at the 2023 SIP Awards, and 91 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. The distillery's tasting room at The Commons in Lexington is a stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour. Explore the RD One collection and browse more bourbon whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with an undeniable burst of maple and butterscotch, followed by lightly toasted caramel, roasted pecans, and paprika. The palate is a delicate dance of maple and black peppercorn spice with a light accent of toasted caramel at the end.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water to open the maple-butterscotch aromatics. The sweet-savory profile also makes a standout old fashioned with demerara instead of white sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "double finished" mean for RD1 Oak & Maple?
After 4+ years in new American oak, RD1 finishes the bourbon with French oak staves, then with oak that has been steeped in maple syrup via a patented pressure/oxygen/time/temperature process — molecular transfusion into the wood fibers.
What proof is RD1 Double Finished Oak and Maple?
99.9 proof (49.95% ABV).
Has RD1 Oak & Maple won awards?
Yes — 100 points and Triple Gold at the 2023 MLSA, Platinum at the 2023 SIP Awards, Gold at the 2023 John Barleycorn Awards, and 91 points at the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
Order RD One Double Finished Oak & Maple Bourbon online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — a 100-point maple-finished Kentucky bourbon.