{"product_id":"hard-truth-double-oaked-sweet-mash-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on Hard Truth’s BW‑1 mash bill of \u003cstrong\u003e73% corn, 19% rye, and 8% malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 28‑barrel small batch is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e106.1 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich caramel and vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacco and leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle apple and roasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple syrup and toffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted oak and char\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinnamon and warm baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy sweetness with balanced heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke, fig, and tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLingering oak spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, warming, and structured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble‑oaked in new, custom‑char American oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCask strength: \u003cstrong\u003e106.1 proof (53.05% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue small batch: \u003cstrong\u003e28 barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet‑mash fermentation for clarity and vibrancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash bill: \u003cstrong\u003e73% corn, 19% rye, 8% malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled grain‑to‑glass in Nashville, Indiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, dessert‑leaning profile with elevated oak complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeat to appreciate the layered oak and sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a single cube to open up maple, fig, and tobacco notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Fashioned with demerara syrup for a deeper, darker profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with dark chocolate, pecan pie, or smoked meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ — Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this “double oaked”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt undergoes a second aging period in new, custom‑charred American oak barrels, adding richness, smoke, and deeper caramelized flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cask strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is bottled at 106.1 proof (53.05% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the standard Sweet Mash Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release is richer, darker, and more oak‑driven, with amplified sweetness and a longer, spicier finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a 28‑barrel small batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat flavor profile should I expect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramel, maple syrup, toasted oak, tobacco, fig, dark chocolate, and warm spice.\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"35f39ca\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35f39ca elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hard Truth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43280028827691,"sku":"DM16890L","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/HardTruthDoubleOakedSweetMashBourbonWhiskey.jpg?v=1773290441","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/hard-truth-double-oaked-sweet-mash-bourbon-whiskey","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}