Review: Oaklore Story Series 2026 – Old Fashioned and Port Cask Finished Bourbon

A bourbon’s story doesn’t necessarily end when it leaves its original barrel. Increasingly, distillers are turning to secondary maturation to add another chapter, one that can reshape the whiskey beneath it. That idea sits at the heart of Oaklore’s Story Series. Built around the belief that every barrel has a story worth telling, Oaklore Distilling has gained attention for its four-grain bourbons, rye whiskeys, and inventive finishing programs. In April 2026, the distillery rel