Woody Creek Distillers 12-Year Bloody Butcher 137 proof - Selected by Seelbach's

Age: 12 years old

Proof: 137 proof

Mash bill: 100% Bloody butcher corn

Tasting Notes:  The nose begins with spices low in the glass, like stovetop spices that have been simmering all day. Silky caramel and vanilla glaze cover fresh leather and tobacco accords. It’s deep but not too heavy, offering nuanced layers of antique oak, cola concentrate, and subtle fruity pops that are harder to discern. There’s a lot to pull back here, especially if you like layered spice.

Rich, textured, and oily mouthfeel. A brûléed, oaky custard bomb with beautifully accompanying spice. Torched green apple spices, plenty of orange oils, and pops of black pepper and cardamom make this an incredibly structured bourbon for being 100% corn. A caramel-swirled milk chocolate note hits the mid-palate, bringing a chewiness that usually comes from dried fruit without leaning overly fruity.

The finish leans more into dried dark fruits, think dried cherry, cranberry, and raisin, while enjoying a root beer float with chocolate soft serve in the middle of a rickhouse.