Double Wood begins as Bakery Hill’s unpeated new make spirit, matured for up to 7 years in American Oak ex-Bourbon barrels. It’s then transferred to French Oak, shaved back to bare wood and given a light toast, so what you taste is the oak itself rather than what the barrel held before. Single barrel maturation means no blending and every ounce of flavour. 

The result is rich and multi-dimensional, like Christmas in a glass. Apricot, coconut and plum open the way, followed by golden syrup, plum pudding and cloves. Drawn directly from the cask at 60% ABV, this first annual release is best enjoyed neat or with a couple of drops of water.