Trail's End Small Batch Bourbon

Product Description

Trail's End Small Batch: Kentucky Bourbon, Finished on the Oregon Trail

Trail's End is a true-born Kentucky bourbon that doesn't stay in Kentucky. Crafted using premium barrels of Kentucky straight bourbon aged in charred new American oak, it then travels west to Hood River, Oregon, following a path similar to the one Lewis and Clark once blazed, where it undergoes a genuinely unique finishing process. This release marks the first collaboration between Hood River Distillers, Oregon's oldest distillery, and Clear Creek Distillery, the state's second-oldest, bringing together Kentucky bourbon tradition with distinctly Pacific Northwest craftsmanship.

A select few barrels are finished in toasted Oregon Garryana Oak casks, a native oak species distinct from the American white oak typically used in bourbon production, specifically chosen to heighten the whiskey's notes of vanilla and spice. The bourbon is then proofed down to 90 proof using glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood, completing a process the distillery describes as delivering "a rare bourbon with hallmarks of age and heritage that flourishes with a provenance of its own." Bottled non-chill filtered, Trail's End has earned genuine praise from reviewers, including a 90-point score from The Whiskey Wash, who called it "a wonderfully rich, spicy bourbon that manages to avoid astringency."

For bourbon drinkers who've tried the usual finishes and want something genuinely distinctive, sourced Kentucky bourbon finished with a native Pacific Northwest oak, Trail's End offers a flavor profile unlike most anything else on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Toasted hazelnut, stone fruit, ruby port, and apple, with considerably less opening bite thanks to the Garryana Oak influence.

Palate: Caramel, vanilla, cherry, and roasted corn, layered with warm, earthy notes of summer pine and high desert moss, with bitter orange and delicate lilac hidden beneath.

Finish: Long and warm, oily and buttery, with a lovely malt spice kick and a slight char note.

Food Pairings

Trail's End's hazelnut and stone fruit character pairs beautifully with equally rich fare. Try it alongside roasted chicken, aged cheddar, or a charcuterie board with dried apricots and toasted hazelnuts.

Serving Suggestions

Trail's End is best enjoyed neat or with a single ice cube to fully appreciate its distinctive Garryana Oak character. It also holds up well in a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where its stone fruit and spice notes can shine through.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this bourbon unique? It's sourced Kentucky straight bourbon finished in toasted Oregon Garryana Oak casks, a native oak species distinct from the barrels typically used in bourbon production, then proofed with glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood.

What is the alcohol content? 45% ABV (90 proof).

Is this bourbon distilled in Oregon? No. The bourbon itself is distilled in Kentucky; it's finished and proofed in Hood River, Oregon, as a collaboration between Hood River Distillers and Clear Creek Distillery.

Is this bourbon chill filtered? No. It's bottled non-chill filtered.

How should I enjoy it? Neat or with a single ice cube, or mixed into a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

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