Oak & Eden Malted Oak Mikerphone & Spire 750ML

Oak & Eden Malted Oak Mikerphone & Spire 750ML is a limited collaboration bourbon whiskey finished with an imperial stout-steeped American oak spiral in a 750ml bottle. This release pairs Oak & Eden's signature in-bottle finishing technique with Mikerphone Brewing's acclaimed Double Maple Imperial Stout, producing a whiskey that bridges the worlds of craft beer and American whiskey in a genuinely unconventional way.

Quick Facts: ABV: Not publicly disclosed  |  Origin: Texas, USA  |  Style: Stout-Finished Bourbon  |  Distillery: Oak & Eden (Bridgeport & Roanoke, TX)

Production & Heritage

Oak & Eden operates out of Bridgeport, Texas, where a nano-distillery and flagship retail location anchor the brand, with additional operations in Roanoke, Texas. The distillery built its reputation on a proprietary technique: placing a spiral-cut piece of American oak inside each bottle of fully aged whiskey, allowing an extended secondary finishing to occur after bottling. For the Mikerphone & Spire expression, the oak spiral was first steeped in Mikerphone Brewing's Double Maple Imperial Stout before insertion, infusing the bourbon with roasted malt character and layered maple sweetness directly inside the bottle.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Roasted grain and dark malt greet the nose first, followed by waves of maple syrup and toasted oak. A subtle sweetness — closer to brown sugar than caramel — lingers underneath.

Taste: The entry is rich and decidedly savory, with roasted barley and dark chocolate emerging on the mid-palate. As it develops, a pronounced maple sweetness builds, balancing the bourbon's native vanilla and oak tannins with the stout-derived depth.

Finish: Sweet maple dominates the close, tapering gradually into toasted wood and a faint bittersweet cocoa note. The finish is medium in length with a smooth, slightly viscous texture.

How to Drink Mikerphone & Spire

Neat or with a single large ice cube is the most rewarding way to experience this expression, as the stout-steeped spiral introduces layers that open up as the whiskey warms or dilutes slightly. For cocktails, the maple and roasted malt backbone works well in a Bourbon Old Fashioned, where the stout-influenced sweetness replaces the need for heavy sugar; a Revolver (bourbon, coffee liqueur, orange bitters), where the dark malt character deepens the coffee element; or a Brown Sugar Sour, letting the maple notes play against citrus for a rich, seasonal riff on a whiskey sour.

Best For

• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who also appreciates whiskey
• Adding a conversation-starting bottle to a home bar collection
• Exploring the intersection of stout and bourbon finishing
• Tasting alongside Mikerphone Brewing's Double Maple Imperial Stout for a side-by-side pairing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mikerphone & Spire taste like? It delivers a rich, savory bourbon profile layered with roasted malt, dark chocolate, and a pronounced sweet maple finish derived from the stout-steeped oak spiral.

How does Mikerphone & Spire compare to Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition? Both use stout influence to add roasted malt character to whiskey, but Oak & Eden's approach uses an in-bottle spiral rather than barrel aging, and begins with American bourbon rather than Irish pot still whiskey, resulting in a sweeter, more oak-forward profile with distinct maple notes.

Is Mikerphone & Spire good for sipping neat? Yes — the stout-steeped spiral delivers complexity that rewards slow, deliberate sipping, and the maple sweetness makes it approachable without added water or ice.

Where is Mikerphone & Spire made? It is produced by Oak & Eden in Texas, with their nano-distillery and flagship location based in Bridgeport, Texas, and additional operations in Roanoke, Texas.

What foods pair well with Mikerphone & Spire? Smoked brisket benefits from the bourbon's oak backbone; dark chocolate truffles echo the roasted malt character; maple-glazed bacon mirrors the stout-steeped sweetness; aged Gouda complements the savory depth; and pecan pie aligns with the toasted, caramel-adjacent notes.

What sizes does Mikerphone & Spire come in? This expression is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Mikerphone & Spire worth the price? It positions as a limited-release collaboration within Oak & Eden's specialty range, placing it above their core lineup in both rarity and complexity, which is reflected in its premium tier pricing.

Why Mikerphone & Spire?

Oak & Eden's in-bottle spiral finishing is already unusual in the American whiskey landscape — no other widely distributed brand employs the same technique. Steeping that spiral in Mikerphone Brewing's Double Maple Imperial Stout pushes the concept further, creating a genuine hybrid of craft beer and bourbon that cannot be replicated through standard barrel finishing alone. The collaboration is limited in nature, adding collectibility for fans of either brand. For drinkers who find standard bourbon finishes predictable, the stout-derived savory depth and layered maple sweetness here represent a distinctly different direction.