GOOD QUESTIONS.
Where to find it, what's in it, and what the dogs have to do with it.
Where can I buy Stray Oak bourbon?
You'll find Stray Oak at select bars and retailers across Washington, D.C.
Is Stray Oak available outside Washington, D.C.?
Not yet. Maryland and Virginia are next. Tell us where you are, and you'll hear the day a batch lands near you.
Can I buy it online?
Yes. Sold and shipped through cellar.com at strayoakspirits.com/order. Your local shop can order it too, or ask for it at the bar.
What proof and ABV is Stray Oak?
90 proof. 45% alcohol by volume. 750 mL.
Who distills it?
A single distillery in Kentucky, whose name we keep to ourselves. The choosing is ours: we tasted dozens of mash bills before we settled on one, then picked the barrels by taste.
What does Stray Oak taste like?
Caramel and toasted vanilla on the nose. Brown sugar and rye spice across the palate. A long finish of honey over toasted grain, with smoke on the way out. A little hot on the first sip. Give it a minute.
What do the awards mean?
Both are blind tastings. The New York International Spirits Competition is judged by trade buyers; Stray Oak scored 93 points there in 2026. The SIP Awards are judged by consumers; Stray Oak took Platinum in 2026.
Where is Stray Oak distilled and bottled?
Distilled at a single distillery in Kentucky and aged a minimum of three years in new charred American oak. Blended, proofed and bottled at 90 proof in Washington, D.C. — our home, and Whiskey's.
What kind of bourbon is Stray Oak?
A Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey — chosen barrel by barrel, aged a minimum of three years in new charred American oak.
Is the 10% real?
Yes. 10% of profits goes to canine rescue, decided before the first barrel. The first stop is an adoption day with Humane Rescue Alliance at Max's Tavern on September 20. One note: the Batch No. 01 label says "10% of every bottle." The commitment is 10% of profits, and the label wording gets corrected on the next print.
Who is the dog on the label?
His name is Whiskey — a golden retriever from the Montgomery County Humane Society who spent years working the door at a D.C. liquor store. Stray Oak started with him, and with the foster dogs between its founders.