Brickway Distilling Double Barrel Bourbon Review

Distillery: Brickway Distillery—Omaha, NE

Proof: 86.0 (43% ABV)

Age: Three Years plus Three Years in used Single Malt Cask

Mashbill: 52% Corn, 33% Barley, 9% White Wheat, 6% Rye

MSRP: $44

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Double Pot Distilled, Double Barreled, and Gently Expressed

Brickway Brewery & Distillery—Omaha, Nebraska—is likely known as a craft brewery first.  Their Double Barrel Bourbon drives forward with a mash bill of 52% corn, 33% barley, 9% white wheat, and just 6% rye, a composition that leans hard into softness with malt character over the traditional spice grain.

Distilled on-site using double pot distillation, this bourbon is first aged three years in new charred oak before undergoing a secondary maturation in barrels that previously held single malt whiskey.  This second aging stretches the total maturation to six years.

For enthusiasts interested in a craft production approach that emphasizes restraint and malt-forward layers, this bottle might be worth a closer look.  The real question is whether that second barrel adds enough—and whether the softness can hold attention through the full sip. Let’s take a closer look.

Brickway Distilling Double Barrel Bourbon Review: Tasting Notes

Nose – 4/5

Caramel.  Vanilla.  Honey malt.  Light oak char.  Dried fruit (apple/pear).

Strengths:  The caramel and vanilla are inviting….dessert-like.  The honey malt-forward makes for a complexity not usually found in a standard bourbon.  A bit of apple or pear gives some brightness.

Rating Justification:  Balanced dessert notes on the Nose.  Oak char is present but mild—I would have expected more richer notes from this level of aging.

Palate – 3.5/5

Corn pudding.  Wheat bread.  Faint baking spice.  Subtle citrus.

Strengths:  A creamy, soft mouthfeel brings out a custard-like corn pudding along with fresh-baked bread.  The faint notes of baking spice and citrus are present but don’t provide much positive influence.

Rating Justification:  Solid malt and sweet notes are muted—not much intensity here.  Creamy mouthfeel.  Lacks bold spice or pepper punch.  Leans too gentle to be a top-quality bourbon.

Finish – 3/5

Warm oak.  Gentle toffee.  Lingering malt.  Light white pepper.

Strengths:  The Finish is warm and oaky.  A bit of toffee sweetness.  Elegant fade.  The light white pepper adds some tingle.

Rating Justification:  Finish is relatively short and mild—doesn’t linger long enough to be considered a lasting finish.   Enthusiasts may wish for more length and heftiness on the Finish.

Value – 3.8/5

Strengths:   Brickway Double Barrel Bourbon offers a craft expression with clear transparency—their grain bill, proof, aging formula and production method are all fully disclosed.  At around $44, it first appears that it’s a highly competitive expression for a 6-year-old craft bourbon with a unique secondary maturation.  The use of single malt casks and pot distillation gives it something unquie from mass-market shelf bottles.  This makes it a strong fit for casual drinkers or fans of gentle, sweet, and grain-forward whiskeys.  It rewards enthusiasts who appreciate craft distillery character and subtle complexity.

Why It’s Not Higher:  For enthusiasts seeking bolder, oakier, or more spice-driven profiles, Brickway comes across as understated.  The low proof and restrained Finish limit it against comparably priced, more intense releases at this price point.  The value is solid—but not exceptional.

This is a craft bourbon suited for casual sipping or those newer to whiskey.  Seasoned enthusiasts will find it a touch too soft and restrained.

Brickway Distilling Double Barrel Bourbon Review: The Verdict

Brickway Double Barrel Bourbon delivers gentle sweetness, soft grain notes, and malt accents.  At 86 proof, light oak, and dessert-like notes come through clearly—but without the spice or Finish length that would elevate it further.  This is a craft bourbon suited for casual sipping or those newer to whiskey.  Seasoned enthusiasts will find it a touch too soft and restrained.

Verdict – 3.5/5

We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.

Scoring System:

• Platinum – 4.5 – 5
• Gold – 4 – 4.5
• Silver – 3 – 4
• Bronze – <3