Sixth Street Spirits 10 Year Double Oaked Bourbon Review (Texas Oak Finish)
Distillery: Sixth Street Spirits
Age: 10 Years
Proof: 111.22 (Cask Strength)
Price: $109.99
Availability: Distillery only in Giddings, TX (limited release)
A hands-on review of Sixth Street Spirits 10 Year Double Oaked Bourbon finished in Texas oak. Cask strength, distillery-only release in Giddings, TX.
The Story
This was a special Texas Independence Day release from Sixth Street Spirits back in February as a bit of an homage to Texas.
The bourbon itself was sourced out of Indiana and aged for 10 years. It then spent its final 8 months in a barrel from Standard Cooperage, made from wood sourced right here in Texas.
The folks at the distillery mentioned they picked up a slight mesquite note from the barrel before filling it, and that the final product carried a touch of hickory.
The Nose
Toasty vanilla, marshmallow, caramel pecan brownies, and warm oak jump out. There’s also a touch of clean citrus in there that keeps things from getting too heavy.
I do get a slight green wood note, and I’m guessing that’s coming from the Texas oak influence.
The ethanol shows up a little stronger than I expected for 111 proof, but it calms down as it sits. This is one that really benefits from a little time in the glass. It definitely evolved as it opened up.
The Palate
The first sip surprised me a bit. I got sweet berries up front, which wasn’t where I thought this was going based on the nose.
After that, it shifts into a velvety caramel custard that really coats the mouth. The sweet oak rolls in behind it, and then it finishes with a slightly grassy citrus note.
It coats the palate well, lingers nicely, and dries things out just a bit on the back end.
Final Thoughts
This is a really enjoyable bourbon.
I like that the flavors evolve from the nose to the palate, and even more as it sits in the glass. It keeps things interesting instead of just staying in one lane.
As for the Texas oak influence, I think it’s there, but it’s subtle. If you poured this blind next to another double oaked bourbon that didn’t use Texas oak, I’m not sure I’d confidently pick it out.
That said, I do like the idea of it being “Texafied” by that barrel and the time it spent finishing in Giddings.
I didn’t personally pick up the hickory note the distillery mentioned, but either way, I ain’t mad at it.
Would I Buy It Again?
Yeah, I would.
It’s a really tasty pour, and I’m a sucker for anything that leans into Texas like this.
Disclaimer
This bottle was provided for review. All opinions are my own. If something doesn’t land for me, I share that feedback privately with the distillery.
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