2018 is the 25^th anniversary of the DoubleWood 12 and according to the distiller’s website, the process to make this handcrafted single malt scotch whisky is rather intricate.

To make The Balvenie DoubleWood, Malt Master David Stewart MBE takes whisky that has spent at least 12 years in traditional whisky casks, American Oak ex-bourbon barrels and hogsheads, and moves it to Spanish oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks for an additional nine months. The whisky is then transferred to large oak vessels called “tuns” for 3-4 months to allow the whiskies from individual casks to “marry”.

Speaking of marriage, be sure to ask your Bootleggin’ bartender which of our delicious menu items pair best with the DoubleWood 12 or your whisky of choice.

Nose: Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla.

Taste: Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours ~ nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry.

Finish: Long and Warming

Perhaps the best news to pair with The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 is the palatable price. Bootleggin’ BBQ will not be undersold by any local competitor, and pours of this quality liquor won’t affect your quality of living. (Please drink responsibly.)

In addition to The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 and our expanded whisky menu, Bootleggin’ BBQ is upping the ante on the rest of our liquor selection as well. If high end whisky isn’t your thing, we’ve still got you covered.

We will be rolling out a new craft drink menu with a Prohibition-style twist to go with our Bootleggin’ theme on August 1^st.

We will also have a new liquor menu to showcase all our newest additions and make selection easier.

As always, we will continue to serve a wide rotating selection of St. Louis’s best local craft beers by the bottle, the can, and on tap.

Keep an eye out for our new shot wheel coming soon! We’ve been working on some new delicious shot creations to keep the wheel fresh and interesting. Stop in for a spin before you stroll down Wash Ave.