I was inspired by some of my favorite scotch when building this unique cask-finished spirit.
Chardonnay casks provide a subtle and distinctive blend of citrus and oak that perfectly complements Ghostwood’s rich flavors.
The result is amazing.
As part of this exploration, I learned a lot about wine creation and the aging process. This led me on an exciting journey of discovery, and I was able to choose exactly what kind of casks work best for this particular spirit.
The outcome is an unparalleled gold amber bourbon whiskey that greets the senses with a fruity aroma, underscored by oak and spices.
— Lucas Perks, Founder & Owner, Ghostwood Distilling Co.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Gold amber
Aroma: Fruity with hints of oak and spices
Palate: Floral and juicy, with a buttery and dry texture
Flavor: Notes of oak and tannins, complemented by almond and warm spices
Finish: Characterized by warm spices, with a dry and smooth aftertaste
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Ghostwood Chardonnay Cask
Bourbon, finished with a winemaker’s eye.
Ghostwood’s premium four-grain blended bourbon takes an unexpected second path through select Chardonnay casks.
The cask finish draws out fruit, oak, almond and warm spice while giving the whiskey a floral, juicy character and a subtly buttery, dry texture. It remains unmistakably bourbon—just seen through a different light.
Inside the Glass
Tasting Notes
Chardonnay casks bring a softer, fruit-forward dimension to Ghostwood’s bourbon without covering the oak, structure and warm spice beneath it.
- Color
- Gold amber
- Aroma
- Fruity with hints of oak and spice
- Palate
- Floral and juicy with a buttery, dry texture
- Flavor
- Oak and tannins complemented by almond and warm spices
- Finish
- Warm spice, dry and smooth
Why Chardonnay?
The cask should reveal something—not hide what came before it.
Inspired by the depth that secondary cask finishing can bring to Scotch whisky, Ghostwood explored how a wine cask could reshape its bourbon without disguising it.
Chardonnay provided the balance: fruit and dryness, softness and structure. The result is an expression that feels refined without becoming delicate and distinctive without becoming unfamiliar.
“Fruit and oak. Almond and warm spice. A bourbon built for the edge of the firelight.”
Go Beyond the Firelight
Made for wherever the evening takes you.
Pour it neat, give it a few minutes in the glass, or serve it over one large cube. Let the fruit open first, then look for oak, almond and warm spice as the whiskey settles.
