It is certainly aged for longer than most premium bourbons, and has earned a near hysterical following of people scrambling to get one of the very few bottles that are released each year.
Of the long-aged bourbons, it seems to be aged very gently year-to-year, and this recommends it enormously. It is technically on the craft distillery trail in Kentucky, though it must certainly be the craft distillery with the largest productive capacity in the country.
The Willett family made bourbon since thes and officially as a company since , until the s oil crisis,when the distillery converted to fuel-ethanol production. When crude- oil prices stabilized, the family got out of distilling, and the plant served only as a bottling facility for whiskeys sourced from other distilleries. Last year, the younger generation of the family built a new distillery with a twenty-eight-inch rectification column and a new pot still doubler from Vendome.
Willet filled one of their old rickhouses with its first year of production, and gradually will grow stock of its own distilled product. The white dog off the new setup is excellent, bright and buttery. The distillery's own Willett line is for now contracted from elsewhere, though that will likely change when their aging stock comes due.
Try this Bourbon once and you'll be hooked! Corn, rye, and barley create a complex, delicious flavor. High West is dedicated to preserving and promoting the American West. The American Prairie Reserve is superb premium bourbon whiskey dedicated to one of the greatest land preservation projects of our time.
The Reserve in Montana is a square mile land tract the size of Connecticut restored to what Lewis and Clark would have seen. Since this bourbon has been held in high regard. There is much to love about this bourbon that has withstood the test of time. Features aromas of corn, caramel, toffee and vanilla.
Follows through with many of the same but with a hint of spice and a lingering finish hinting of toffee and citrus. We blend our handcrafted bourbon in small batches of 8 to 10 barrels at a time, and typically age it for up to 6 years. Our port finishing process lasts between three to six months depending on taste. We use gallon ruby port barrels made from French oak and imported directly from Portugal. This creates a whiskey of unprecedented smoothness, sweetness and balance. We love whiskey.
And on occasion, we love stealing it. Plenty of spirits producers source spirits from elsewhere, then blend and bottle them under their own label and hope that you don't notice. We're gonna tell it to you straight.
We stole this bourbon, yes. But we did it because we see blending as an art form in and of itself, and we think we've got a pretty good knack for it. George distillate, but you can taste our influence in every sip.
We may be bourbon thieves, but we're honorable thieves. Mea culpa. And you're welcome. Backbone Bourbon is a true uncut whiskey.
Its quality comes from its youthful vigor and the purity of tasting a barrel strength whiskey. This whiskey is distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and is bottled in small batches in Bardstown, Kentucky. Backbone Bourbon is meant to be sipped and savored. Backbone makes an ideal ingredient for the increasing number of cocktails using Bourbon as an anchor spirit. To have backbone means to have"strength of character and resolution Backbone Bourbon is a strong and flavorful bourbon that should be enjoyed carefully and responsibly.
The Small Batch Bourbon Collection''comprised of Knob Creek', Booker's', Basil Hayden's"and Baker's''is a group of ultra-premium bourbon whiskies handcrafted in limited quantities from unique recipes, some dating back two centuries. They are carefully matured for exceptional quality. Booker Noe, grandson of the legendary Jim Beam, created The Small Batch Collection and in doing so is credited with establishing the category of super-premium bourbons.
Aged seven years and bottled at proof; utilizes a special strain of jug yeast which results in a silky smooth texture and consistent taste from batch to batch.
A Maryland transplant unafraid to stand out amidst the residing establishment, Basil conjectured that the spicy flavor of rye would be a striking complement to the sweet smoothness of corn in his distillery's standard bourbon. And much to the chagrin of the traditionalist set, Basil was right. His recipe was a masterpiece, resulting in a unique, singular small batch bourbon whiskey that was blessed with rich hints of peppermint, notes of pepper, slight citrus overtones, and a spicy, warming finish.
And just as it was in , the only 'rule' to enjoying our Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is that it should be done responsibly. Aged eight years and bottled at 80 proof; utilizes twice as much rye in it as the other bourbons in the Small Batch Collection giving it a gentle yet spicy flavor. A 6 year-old barrel aged straight Kentucky Bourbon that's charcoal filtered and bottled at proof. Beanball Bourbon is named after the dangerous baseball pitch, " the beanball," strategically used by frustrated pitchers and intended to hit batters in the head to scare them off the plate.
Bear Gully Classic Corn Whisky is a smooth and hearty distilled spirit with a sweet nose that emphasizes popcorn and wild floral notes. Its cut green corn leaf gives it depth and a memorable nutty finish. Named after the McAfee brothers who surveyed a site just north of Frankfort in the late s, this rye recipe bourbon is yet another label that honors the storied history of the Distillery and the land it sits on.
The nose bears caramel notes with a delicate stone-fruit backdrop. A robust and sturdy palate with some fine leather notes mingling with dry tobacco, a touch of oak and a hint of dried cherries.
The finish is smooth and calming. Berkshire Mountain Distiller's Bourbon Whiskey is handcrafted in small batches using local corn sourced from a farmer two miles from the distillery. After meticulous fermentation and distillation, only the finely cut of spirit is selected to be aged in virgin American white oak barrels. Smooth and balanced with bright notes of spicy rye, vanilla and mature fruit.
Lingering finish of caramel and toasted nut. Big Ass Bourbon is named in honor of one of the finest breeds of donkey in the world, the American Mammoth.
It is the world's largest breed of donkey, averaging 15 hands but some grow to 17 hands or larger. That's 5' 8" at the withers. Which is incredible! Because the average size of a standard donkey is 11 hands, which is only 44" tall. The registry for the American Mammoth Jackstock was set up in to keep track and promote the breed. Mammoths were developed mostly for producing exceptional mules for work and riding. The asses come in a variety of colors. Every donkey has its own individual personality.
But they do have two things in common which are their calm and gentle natures and their willingness to please. It's this commitment to fine breeding that prompted the development of a refined, strong bourbon with a gentle flavor aimed at pleasing even the most discriminating bourbon enthusiast.
Small batched in barrel batches in Bardstown, Kentucky, at 90 proof strength. The complexity of the whiskey contains spicy undertones of cloves and allspice entwined with honeysuckle. The pleasing balances of spice create a long smooth finish. Not only can this American Straight Bourbon be enjoyed neat, it also is an incredible base spirit for any whiskey cocktail.
Hand-crafted in small batches, our bold bourbon is mellowed for 6 years in new charred American oak and finishes smooth due to time served. Nose: Butterscotch, caramel and vanilla. Palate: Rich, bold flavors of maple syrup and pecan balanced by light nuances of fig and black pepper. Finish: Long, smooth caramel and vanilla balanced by coffee bean and spicy clove.
Bighorn Bourbon is the perfect blend of varying ages of fine Bourbon. Named for the Majestic Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram, this smooth spirit is perfect sipped on the rocks or mixed in a favorite cocktail. Bird Dog Bourbon has an elaborate medley of corn, malted barley and rye that formulates into a distinctive gentle bourbon. With many layers of distinction, Bird Dog Bourbon flourishes with light undertones of honey and golden raisins which is complimented by the richness of caramelized wood sugar.
Aged in traditional charred white oak bourbon barrels and bottled at 80 proof, Bird Dog Bourbon is an extremely enjoyable bourbon. Caramel and molasses tones coaxed from the grains, combine with vanilla-sweet oakiness for a robust character, smooth body and nutty finish. The Silverback Distillery's first bourbon product, Blackback Bourbon is aged 2 years and is 86 proof. Barrels are selected for single barrel releases. Its materials report it carries notes of butterscotch, vanilla and oak.
As of mid it was only available on-site at the Distillery. Although Colonel Blanton died in the spring of , his legacy lives. Introduced in , Blanton's namesake bourbon was the first ever Single Barrel Bourbon sold commercially. The Single Barrel Bourbon is the first of its kind. A deep, satisfying nose of nutmeg and spices. Powerful dry vanilla notes in harmony with hints of honey amid strong caramel and corn.
A medium finish composed of returning corn and nutmeg flavors. Nose: Sweet Oak, Graham Cracker. Made using old world distillation techniques. We naturally malt our grains, so do not need to add barely. We distill in small batches in a specially designed and custom fabricated whiskey. Still that utilizes a Thumper and Worm. Booker took great care in crafting his bourbon, and the Booker's Bourbon bottle even features a label written in Booker Noe's own handwriting.
Aged six to eight years and bottled between and proof; the only bourbon bottled straight-from-the-barrel, uncut and unfiltered. Border Straight Bourbon is truly "small batch" in every detail.
Border Straight Bourbon is artisan distilled from grains provided by a 6th generation family farm, minutes from the distillery.
Our young rested bourbon whiskey is our corn whiskey after aging months in a new charred small oak barrel. In , they led thirty pioneer families to Madison County, Kentucky and established Bowman's Station.
Later, the brothers helped establish and settle Fayette County. They were legends, admired and respected by fellow settlers for their courage and bravery.
This hand-crafted bourbon whiskey is a tribute to these four heroic Bowman Brothers. While law dictates that no flavourings or colour additives may be added to bourbon, it nevertheless has a diverse flavour profile, typically characterised by vanilla, oak, caramel and spice. The best way to find out, though, is to try for yourself!
Yes, bourbon is the featured spirit in many cocktail recipes from the classic old fashioned to the refreshing mint julep. Skip to content Skip to main menu Menu. When is World Whisky Day? How can I take part in World Whisky Day? Are you ready for the Blair Bowman emoji? So we keep the same formula every time. It delivers a more premium experience for the consumer. It is a batch of one barrel. They bottle it one barrel at a time, and therefore each bottle is going to be a little bit different — whereas small batch would taste the same each and every time.
By law, to be bourbon it has to be at least 51 percent corn; the remainder of that can be any grain we choose. Now, traditionally, a lot of bourbons are going to run around 70 percent corn with the remainder made up between rye and malt.
Certainly you can use any other grain. One of our most recent releases, Jim Beam Signature Collection, along with some of our Harvest Collection, uses brown rice. The yeast actually dies during distillation.
It was pioneered by James Crow in the s, at what is now Woodford Reserve. And so it really helps people get a consistent profile in their bourbon. The sweet mash is how we do things, which is an older method. It means that only fresh water, grains and yeast are used in the fermentation process every time. But you definitely get a lot more flavor.
We take it, filter it, make sure to clean all of the char out of it, and they will actually bottle it at that proof. As whiskey ages in barrels through the years — 10, 12, 14 years — you lose part of it through evaporation.
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