Straight Cuts & Straight Bourbon Review Bottle: Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Toasted Applewood Finish Proof: 100 Setting: First pour came after a full day in the shop—tools racked, layout table cleared, and plans for the next dust collection run scratched out. Texas dusk creeping in, this pour marked the wrap. Nose: Soft and welcoming. Notes of caramel and vanilla drift up first, followed by a layer of baked apple and cinnamon bark—like walking past a pie cooling on a windowsill in a pine cabin. That applewood finish announces itself without shouting. Palate: This one rides lighter than you’d expect from its proof. Smooth entry with a touch of sweetness, reminiscent of apple butter or lightly spiced honey. I usually lean into deeper oak or toasted grain, but this has a quiet balance—refined without being dull. Like a clean dovetail that fits without glue, it’s subtle craftsmanship. Finish: Moderate length, tapering off with hints of clove, cocoa, and apple peel. Leaves the palate like a hand-sanded edge—clean, no burn, just enough warmth to invite another sip. Craftsman’s Verdict: For a guy who’s drawn to bolder bourbons with structure, this one surprised me. It’s not a big mallet swing—it’s a precision cut, clean and intentional. Wouldn’t hesitate to pour it again after a long day in the woodshop, especially during cooler months when a touch of warmth and familiarity goes a long way.