Yonsei Bourbon Project
Last year, Chef Kyle and a few of us traveled to Kentucky to collaborate with Woodford Reserve on a unique barrel to showcase at the restaurants. We toured the rickhouses, tasted through barrels, and talked through the notes on aromas and taste until we settled on the perfect pairing for our food.
A Barrel Chosen for the Food
In Japanese cooking, we use tare and nikiri sauces to tie a dish together. In searching for the right barrel, we were targeting tasting notes and a mouthfeel that would mimic a good tare, specifically more length and character without being overpowering.
What is Double Oaked?
After initial aging, the bourbon is transferred to a second charred barrel, where it continues to mellow, while increasing in proof. This results in a deeper mouthfeel and a longer, smoother finish. Woodford's balanced mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley is what allows the extra oak to enhance the bourbon.
Drink Our Bourbon
This premium bourbon deserves a simple pour. We recommend it neat, on the rocks, or as a highball. It also shines in classic cocktails like a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned.
At Yonsei
Our Yonsei Bourbon is available by the ounce and by the bottle at both Yonsei locations & Itani Ramen.
At Home
Add a bottle to your bar cart or give as a gift to the bourbon lover in your life! Visit Yonsei or Itani Ramen and ask to purchase a bottle to-go. You can also order online for pickup or delivery. We have full size 750ml bottles ($175) and a limited quantity of 8oz bottles ($55).
Bottle Keep in Albany
On your next visit to Yonsei Handrolls • Albany, you can purchase a bottle as part of our Bottle Keep program. A tag with your name is added to the bottle then stored on the shelf above our bar. Each time you visit, enjoy a pour from your bottle. Surefire way to impress your guests!
