Dexter Three Wood Bourbon

Whiskey

 

This is a 100.6-proof bourbon finished with maple wood, cherry wood, and 200-year-old oak, delivering a richly layered and complex profile. It opens with prominent notes of caramel, toasted oak, and dark cherry on the nose. The palate is smooth and rounded, showcasing warm vanilla, baking spices, and a lingering, cozy finish accented by black pepper and brown sugar

Dexter Three Wood Straight Bourbon Whiskey (100.6 proof), is produced by Brain Brew Custom Whiskey (based in Cleveland, Ohio), drawing inspiration from 19th-century bourbon blender Edmund Dexter. It's crafted as a high-rye straight bourbon—specifically noted with a 36% rye component in the mash bill (the exact full recipe remains undisclosed, but it meets bourbon standards: at least 51% corn, with the balance including rye and likely malted barley for fermentation and enzyme activity). The base bourbon follows traditional production: grains are mashed, fermented, and distilled to create a straight bourbon that's then aged in new charred American oak barrels (as required by law for "straight" designation, though no specific age statement is provided—it's typically NAS, or no age stated, but mature enough to qualify as straight).

Bold, savory options like smoked brisket, BBQ ribs, grilled rib-eye steak, or smoked pork chops pair beautifully, as the bourbon’s oak and caramel notes enhance the charred flavors while the meat’s richness helps tame the proof’s heat. Cured meats such as country ham, prosciutto, or a charcuterie selection offer a salty contrast that highlights the sweetness, and aged cheeses—sharp cheddar, Parmesan, aged Gouda, or even a mild blue—bring umami and salt that play off the vanilla and spice beautifully.