{"product_id":"the-finishing-touch","title":"The Finishing Touch","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican whiskey has always evolved through experimentation. Different grains, barrel types, and finishing techniques continue to reshape how bourbon and rye can taste, and these three expressions showcase that creative spirit from very different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSirDavis American Whisky \u003c\/strong\u003eblends rye and malted barley before finishing in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Developed in partnership with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and crafted with Moët Hennessy, it brings together rich dark fruit, honeyed sweetness, spice, and layered oak character. The sherry cask influence adds depth and richness while complementing the whiskey’s bold rye structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodinville Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Casks\u003c\/strong\u003e begins with the distillery’s fully matured straight bourbon before additional finishing in ruby port barrels. Produced using locally sourced grain from Washington State, the whiskey develops notes of dark berry fruit, caramel, cocoa, and oak spice while retaining the balanced structure of classic bourbon underneath the wine cask influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemus Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e honors the legacy of the “King of the Bootleggers,” George Remus, while showcasing a modern high-rye bourbon profile. Crafted at MGP in Indiana, it balances sweet caramel and vanilla with warming spice, toasted oak, and rich corn character. It’s a bourbon rooted in American whiskey history while remaining approachable and versatile today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether these whiskeys explore how finishing, blending, and grain influence continue to push American whiskey into new territory.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMARTASS CORNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eSirDavis was developed in collaboration with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Moët Hennessy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003ePedro Ximénez sherry casks are known for contributing rich dried fruit and dark sweetness to whiskey maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eAmerican whisky can legally experiment with a wider range of grains and finishing techniques than traditional bourbon regulations allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003col start=\"4\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eWoodinville sources all of its grain from the Omlin family farm in Quincy, Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003ePort cask finishing adds fruit-forward notes like berry, plum, and cocoa to bourbon without overpowering the base whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eBefore distilling, Woodinville aged whiskey in custom air-seasoned oak barrels crafted from wood seasoned naturally for multiple years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003col start=\"7\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eGeorge Remus was a real-life lawyer turned bootlegger who became one of the most famous figures of the Prohibition era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eMGP in Indiana is one of the most influential distilleries in modern American whiskey production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003eHigh-rye bourbons typically deliver more spice and herbal character than traditional low-rye bourbon mash bills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n","brand":"Flaviar","offers":[{"title":"38","offer_id":52254735991066,"sku":"US-10241265828122-38","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"314","offer_id":52713598681370,"sku":"US-10241265828122-314","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"217","offer_id":52741512560922,"sku":"US-10241265828122-217","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6326\/5050\/files\/assets_2FCatalog_2FBoxes_2FWhisk_28e_29y_2F2026_2FThe_20Finishing_20Touch_20-_20_5Bthe-finishing-touch_5D_2FThe_20Finishing_20Touch_20-_20ID_20-924_20-_20Product_20Image.png?v=1780826312","url":"https:\/\/flaviar.com\/products\/the-finishing-touch","provider":"Flaviar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}