Bondstone Triple Oak Bourbon Whiskey Review.
Bondstone is one of those brands you’ll most often spot at Total Wine, living in the Spirit Direct section and sparking plenty of debate among bourbon fans. Some folks write those bottles off immediately, but the reality is a bit more nuanced. Spirit Direct can mean in-house bottlings, sourced projects, or partnerships with smaller distilleries, and Bondstone sits firmly in that sourced-project lane. This Triple Oak release had been on my radar for a while, and when Batch 2 landed in mid-2025 with a discount attached, curiosity finally won. Presentation-wise, Bondstone absolutely nails it. The bottle looks fantastic on the shelf and in the glass, immediately setting expectations higher than you might assume for a sourced bourbon. While Batch 1 passed me by due to pricing, this felt like the right moment to see whether the liquid could live up to the looks. Details are limited, as expected with a sourced product. Bondston...