Starlight Distillery VDN Barrel Finished Bourbon

Starlight Distillery’s VDN barrel finished bourbon is a vibrant and elegant expression that showcases the harmony between estate-crafted bourbon and rare Spanish finishing casks. As a part of Starlight Distillery’s Imported Cask Single Barrel Series, this expression showcases the Huber family’s passion for innovation, craftmanship, and world-class cask finishing. Rooted in generations of farming tradition, this product begins with a blend of Starlight Distillery’s 3-grain and 4-grain bourbon mash bills crafted from locally sourced and estate-grown grains.

The bourbon whiskey is first aged in new American oak barrels before undergoing secondary aging in carefully selected, authentic Vino de Naranja (VDN) casks sourced from the Andalusian regions of Huelva and Málaga, Spain. These distinctive casks — previously used to age a traditional orange wine made from bitter orange peels macerated in grape distillate — impart bright citrus, floral complexity, and layered sweetness to the bourbon.

Bottled at cask strength, the result is a refined bourbon that beautifully bridges classic American whiskey tradition with distinctive European wine influence.

The VDN Cask Influence

Vino de Naranja casks bring a unique and aromatic dimension to bourbon finishing. The interaction between the bourbon and these citrus-infused casks introduces vibrant notes of fresh orange, floral tones, and subtle sweetness. This bright citrus character integrates seamlessly with the bourbon’s natural vanilla, caramel, and oak structure, creating a balanced and layered profile.