Old Charter Finest Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon is rooted in Kentucky, matured at Buffalo Trace using hand-selected American white oak from Canton Cooperage, air-seasoned in the state to shape a classic, wood-forward profile. Mash Bill #1 forms the backbone, built on corn with rye and malted barley bringing balance, structure, and a familiar bourbon warmth that feels timeless rather than trendy.
The nose opens with soft caramel and ripe berries before easing into a palate layered with vanilla and maple syrup, rounded and comforting. As it lingers, oak takes the lead alongside cocoa tones, cracked pepper, and a long, steady finish that reminds you this is a patiently crafted straight bourbon. Bottled at 95 proof or 47.5% ABV, it carries richness without overwhelming heat.
Best enjoyed neat or with a single cube to let the oak-driven character unfold slowly, though it also holds its own in a refined Old Fashioned where caramel sweetness and spice stay intact from first sip to last.