Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon Whiskey

Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon Whiskey is a bold, cask‑strength expression crafted from the distillery’s award‑winning Sweet Mash Bourbon and finished in a second new, charred American oak barrel for over a year. This double‑oak maturation amplifies richness, deepens texture, and layers in decadent dessert‑like flavors while preserving the bright, grain‑forward character of the sweet‑mash process.

Built on Hard Truth’s BW‑1 mash bill of 73% corn, 19% rye, and 8% malted barley, this 28‑barrel small batch is bottled at 106.1 proof, delivering a full‑bodied profile of caramelized sugars, toasted oak, maple syrup, and tobacco. The result is a complex, slow‑building bourbon with a long, spice‑forward finish—crafted for enthusiasts who appreciate depth, structure, and elevated oak influence.

Tasting Notes

Nose

• Rich caramel and vanilla
• Tobacco and leather
• Brown sugar
• Subtle apple and roasted nuts

Palate

• Maple syrup and toffee
• Toasted oak and char
• Cinnamon and warm baking spice
• Creamy sweetness with balanced heat

Finish

• Smoke, fig, and tobacco
• Dark chocolate
• Lingering oak spice
• Long, warming, and structured

Key Features

• Double‑oaked in new, custom‑char American oak barrels
• Cask strength: 106.1 proof (53.05% ABV)
• True small batch: 28 barrels
• Sweet‑mash fermentation for clarity and vibrancy
• Mash bill: 73% corn, 19% rye, 8% malted barley
• Distilled grain‑to‑glass in Nashville, Indiana
• Rich, dessert‑leaning profile with elevated oak complexity

How to Enjoy

• Neat to appreciate the layered oak and sweetness
• With a single cube to open up maple, fig, and tobacco notes
• Old Fashioned with demerara syrup for a deeper, darker profile
• Pair with dark chocolate, pecan pie, or smoked meats

FAQ — Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon Whiskey

What makes this “double oaked”?
It undergoes a second aging period in new, custom‑charred American oak barrels, adding richness, smoke, and deeper caramelized flavors.

Is this cask strength?
Yes. It is bottled at 106.1 proof (53.05% ABV).

How is this different from the standard Sweet Mash Bourbon?
This release is richer, darker, and more oak‑driven, with amplified sweetness and a longer, spicier finish.

Is this a limited release?
Yes. It is a 28‑barrel small batch.

What flavor profile should I expect?
Caramel, maple syrup, toasted oak, tobacco, fig, dark chocolate, and warm spice.