{"product_id":"doc-swinsons-exploratory-cask-series-dos-padres-straight-bourbon-whiskey-anejo-tequila-cask-finish-750ml","title":"Doc Swinson's Exploratory Cask Series Dos Padres Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Añejo Tequila Cask Finish 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDos Padres — Spanish for \"two fathers\" — is a genuinely uncommon experiment even by Doc Swinson's own adventurous standards: finishing bourbon in casks that previously aged tequila. As the brand's own copy explains, the relationship usually runs the opposite direction — \"most aged tequilas are aged in barrels previously used to age bourbon, imparting vanilla and oak notes\" — but genuine tequila-to-bourbon finishing is genuinely rare. Doc Swinson's own wood management team sought out exceptional casks that had specifically been used to age Extra Añejo tequila — the longest-aged, most refined tier of tequila production — before finishing their own Blender's Cut Straight Bourbon Whiskey inside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe base bourbon blends two mash bills — 60% corn\/36% rye\/4% malted barley and 75% corn\/21% rye\/4% malted barley — aged a minimum of five years in American white oak, before finishing in those ex-Extra Añejo casks for a period of four to eight months, depending on the specific cask. That genuinely unusual finishing choice pulls the bourbon in a direction most American whiskey never goes, layering real agave-driven sweetness and citrus brightness onto a classic bourbon foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe brand's own tasting notes describe the result as \"melon, tangerine, oak, white pepper, and soft leather,\" calling it \"a complex, yet approachable, pour\" — genuinely \"a one-of-a-kind whiskey\" within the wider world of bourbon. A separate official description details \"bright citrus, pepper, vanilla, and caramel with agave syrup in the finish,\" while another retailer's copy describes \"a deep fusion of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and dark chocolate with a subtle hint of dried fruit, spice, and a touch of agave sweetness from the Añejo cask.\" On the palate, the bourbon's \"classic caramel and vanilla notes intertwine harmoniously with the agave's herbal undertones, creating a complex and dynamic flavor profile,\" with each sip offering \"a journey through layers of sweetness, spice, and a whisper of tequila's characteristic zest.\" This is genuinely distinctive, limited-release whiskey — real crossover appeal for both bourbon drinkers and tequila enthusiasts, from a brand that's made a habit of exploring finishing techniques few other distilleries ever attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDoc Swinson's Exploratory Cask Series Dos Padres Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a blend of two mash bills — 60% corn\/36% rye\/4% malted barley and 75% corn\/21% rye\/4% malted barley — Doc Swinson's own Blender's Cut bourbon, aged a minimum of five years in American white oak. The bourbon then finishes in genuine ex-Extra Añejo tequila casks for a period of four to eight months, a deliberately rare finishing choice within American whiskey production. This is a limited release, available in select markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo formal numerical critic score is confirmed for this product at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoc Swinson's (official brand tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"We rarely see other spirits aged in tequila casks, and in Doc Swinson's tradition of seeking out unique flavors, we thought we'd give it a shot. We chose some exceptional casks that had previously been used to age extra Añejo tequila before finishing our Blender's Cut straight bourbon whiskey in them. As a result, we discovered notes of melon, tangerine, oak, white pepper, and soft leather that made for a complex, yet approachable, pour.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Barrel Tap (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: Bright citrus. Palate: Pepper, vanilla, and caramel. Finish: Long with agave syrup on the finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForWhiskeyLovers.com (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Upon nosing, expect a captivating aroma that marries the warmth of bourbon with subtle hints of agave and oak imparted by the tequila cask finish. On the palate, the bourbon's classic caramel and vanilla notes intertwine harmoniously with the agave's herbal undertones, creating a complex and dynamic flavor profile. Each sip offers a journey through layers of sweetness, spice, and a whisper of tequila's characteristic zest.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor on Broadway (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A deep fusion of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and dark chocolate with a subtle hint of dried fruit, spice, and a touch of agave sweetness from the Añejo cask.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright citrus leads, with melon and tangerine, joined by oak and a hint of agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePepper, vanilla, and caramel carry the entry, developing white pepper, soft leather, dark chocolate, and dried fruit, balanced by the tequila cask's herbal, agave-driven undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, closing with genuine agave syrup sweetness — a genuinely one-of-a-kind close within American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Bourbon Whiskey — Añejo Tequila Cask Finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60% Corn\/36% Rye\/4% Malted Barley \u0026amp; 75% Corn\/21% Rye\/4% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican white oak, minimum 5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine ex-Extra Añejo tequila casks, 4-8 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoc Swinson's Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Dos Padres\" — Spanish for \"Two Fathers\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited, select markets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuinely rare, tequila-cask-finished bourbon — real crossover appeal for bourbon and tequila drinkers alike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelon, tangerine, oak, white pepper, soft leather, agave syrup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled meats and carne asada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus-forward desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat to fully appreciate the genuinely unusual interplay between bourbon and tequila cask character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45223500480578,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Doc_Swinson_s_Exploratory_Cask_Series_Dos_Padres_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey_A_ejo_Tequila_Cask_Finish_750ml.jpg?v=1789579535","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/doc-swinsons-exploratory-cask-series-dos-padres-straight-bourbon-whiskey-anejo-tequila-cask-finish-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}