Peerless Double Oak is a rich, twice barreled Kentucky straight bourbon from Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co., one of Louisville's most acclaimed craft distilleries and a revival of the historic Peerless brand founded by Henry Kraver. The expression has a charming origin story: it began as a happy accident when bourbon from a leaky barrel had to be transferred into a second new oak barrel to be salvaged, and the resulting whiskey was so good that Peerless turned it into an intentional program. Today, the distillery's tasting team deliberately selects barrels with prominent grain, fruit, and herbaceous character, those robust enough to stand up to a second maturation, and re aged them in a second new charred oak cask. This double oak process allows for two full barrel extractions, layering in deeper oak, spice, and complexity while keeping the balance Peerless is known for. True to the Peerless philosophy, every drop is honestly crafted and never sourced, made with strictly sweet mash fermentation, bottled at barrel proof with no water added, and never chill filtered, preserving a famously viscous, full mouthfeel. This bottling is Batch 25, presented at 109.7 proof. Expect a nose of sweet oak, orange zest, cedar, tobacco, and herbs, a full bodied palate of honey sweetness shifting to cinnamon, spicy oak, leather, and earthy depth, and a long, viscous finish of sweet toasted oak and dry cocoa. Named to the Whiskey Advocate Top 20 Whiskies of 2021, it is a standout craft bourbon for the serious enthusiast and collector. Enjoy it neat, or with a few drops of water to open up its considerable depth.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (double oaked) |
| Expression |
Peerless Double Oak, Batch 25 |
| Process |
Sweet mash; aged minimum 4 years then re barreled in a second new charred oak cask; non chill filtered; bottled at barrel proof, no water added |
| Age |
No Age Statement (minimum 4 years in first barrel) |
| ABV |
54.85% |
| Proof |
109.7 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep reddish mahogany.
Nose: Sweet oak, orange zest, cedar, tobacco, and herbs.
Palate: Full bodied, with honey sweetness shifting to cinnamon, spicy oak, leather, and earthy depth.
Finish: Long and viscous, with sweet toasted oak and dry cocoa.
FAQ
What makes Peerless Double Oak special? It is Peerless's sweet mash straight bourbon given a second maturation in a second new charred oak barrel, allowing two full barrel extractions for added oak, spice, and complexity.
How did the double oak process start? It began as an accident, when bourbon in a leaky barrel had to be transferred to a second barrel to save it. The result was so good that Peerless made it an intentional, curated program.
What proof is it? Peerless bottles at barrel proof with no water added, so proof varies by batch. This is Batch 25 at 109.7 proof, or 54.85 percent ABV.
Is it chill filtered? No. Like all Peerless whiskey, it is non chill filtered and made with strictly sweet mash fermentation, giving it a rich, viscous mouthfeel.
How should I drink it? It is excellent neat, or with a few drops of water to open up its deep oak and spice.
Where can I buy Peerless Double Oak online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
