Woodinville Whiskey Co. Straight Bourbon Finished with Toasted Applewood Staves is the most beloved and most requested specialty release from one of Washington State's most celebrated craft distilleries — and it's easy to understand why. Founded in 2010 by Brett Carlile and Orlin Sorensen with guidance from legendary master distiller Dave Pickerell, Woodinville Whiskey Co. built its reputation on truly small-batch, handcrafted bourbon made from traditionally grown Pacific Northwest corn, rye, and malted barley, mashed, distilled, and matured in their Central Washington private barrel houses. Once fully matured, toasted applewood staves are added directly to the whiskey — a finishing process that layers delicate apple and berry aromas on top of the distillery's already award-winning profile of rich caramel, dark chocolate, and vanilla bean, finishing long, warm, and sweet with a whisper of toasted wood and spice. Bottled at 100 proof, this is a sold-out-at-the-distillery annual release that has earned a cult following among craft bourbon lovers across the country.