Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Small-Batch Washington State Bourbon
Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a truly small-batch bourbon crafted with an extraordinary level of care and transparency — from grain to glass. Starting with traditionally grown corn, rye, and malted barley cultivated exclusively for Woodinville on the Omlin Family Farm in Quincy, Washington, every step of the process is designed to produce a bourbon of exceptional character and authenticity.
The grains are mashed, distilled, and barreled at Woodinville's distillery, then trucked over the Cascade Mountains to their private barrel houses in Central Washington, where extreme temperature cycles promote deep extraction of natural oak flavors — accelerating maturation and building complexity in a way that few other regions can replicate.
The Barrel Story
Before coopering, the barrel wood is air-seasoned for 18 months in open air — exposed to rain, wind, sun, and snow — softening harsh tannins naturally. The barrels are then slowly toasted and heavily charred to further enrich the wood's desirable flavors. The result is a meticulous, hand-crafted process that shows in every sip.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Crème brûlée and warm baking spice
- Palate: Rich caramel, dark chocolate, and vanilla bean — full-bodied and deeply satisfying
- Finish: Sweet and lingering with gentle oak warmth
Pairing Suggestions
Woodinville Straight Bourbon pairs beautifully with crème brûlée, dark chocolate truffles, and pecan pie. Its rich caramel and vanilla character also complements aged cheddar, smoked brisket, and walnut cake. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, or as the base for a classic Bourbon Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Key Highlights
- ✔ Single-source grain — grown exclusively on the Omlin Family Farm, Quincy, Washington
- ✔ Aged in Cascade Mountain barrel houses with extreme temperature cycles for deep oak extraction
- ✔ Barrel wood air-seasoned 18 months before coopering
- ✔ Slowly toasted and heavily charred barrels for rich, complex flavor
- ✔ Truly small-batch and hand-crafted from grain to glass
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes Woodinville Bourbon different from Kentucky bourbon?
Woodinville ages its bourbon in Central Washington's Cascade Mountain barrel houses, where extreme temperature swings between hot summers and cold winters accelerate oak interaction and flavor extraction — producing a distinctly rich, deeply flavored bourbon in a shorter time than many Kentucky expressions.
What is the Omlin Family Farm?
The Omlin Family Farm in Quincy, Washington grows corn, rye, and malted barley exclusively for Woodinville Distillery — giving Woodinville full traceability and control over their grain quality from the very first step of production.
Why does air-seasoning the barrel wood matter?
Air-seasoning the barrel staves for 18 months in outdoor conditions naturally leaches out harsh tannins and bitter compounds, resulting in a smoother, more refined oak influence in the finished whiskey — a practice used by the world's finest cooperages.
What cocktails work best with Woodinville Bourbon?
Its rich caramel and vanilla profile makes it exceptional in a Bourbon Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or Whiskey Sour. It is also outstanding neat or on the rocks.
Where can I buy Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.