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Bourbon Whiskey

For a whiskey to be called a bourbon, it first by law has to have a mash bill with at least 51 percent corn. Depending on how much of the remaining bill is wheat or rye is the reason why we have wheated bourbon (typically mellower and softer) and rye bourbon (a spicier taste). The mash must also be distilled at 160 proof or less, put into the barrel at 125 proof or less. After the mash bill criteria is met, next is the the barrel aging process. Additionally by law, bourbon has to be aged in a charred white oak barrell, and a new one at that. This stipulation caused problems for many major distillers during the bourbon boom of the past 10 years when there was a massive shortage of new barrels for the unexpected increased demand. The last criteria for bourbon: it has to be made in the U.S.A. Much of the bourbon we buy comes from Kentucky, which is where the name originated from in a certain area called Old Bourbon, now known as Bourbon County.

1792 Full Proof

1oz $9 - 2oz $13Bourbon insiders have long acknowledged that full proof bourbon has a distinguished and rich flavor. This bourbon underwent a distinct filtering process,forgoing the typical chill filtration and passing only through a plate and frame filter. This allowed the bourbon to maintain a robust proof for bottling, as well as a full, rich and bold flavor. Bottled at its original 125 barrel entry proof, just as it was years ago when the barrels were first filled, 1792 Full Proof Bourbon is exceptionally distinct.

Strong and full of flavor, this bold bourbon boasts an incredible deep and smoky taste, superbly balanced with sweet vanilla and notes of caramel.

ABV: 62.5%
Proof: 125

Angel's Envy

1oz $10 - 2oz $14This bourbon is typically aged to perfection for up to 6 years and finished in ruby port barrels made from French oak imported from Portugal to provide a whiskey with unprecedented smoothness, sweetness and balance. Throughout the aging process, about 5% of the spirit evaporates each year into what is know as "the angel's share", leaving behind the "Angel's Envy".

Vanilla, ripe fruit, maple syrup, toast and bitter chocolate.

Mash Bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 43.3%
Proof: 86.6

Bardstown Distillare Orange Caracao Finish

Barrell Bourbon Dovetail

1oz $13 - 2oz $19Dovetail is blended to highlight some favorite flavors. Woody bourbon; terroir driven Dunn Cabernet; toasted French oak; Late Bottled Vintage Port pipes; black strap molasses casks; all working in tandem to create a buttery and deep whiskey as unique as it is delicious.

Cane sugar, black molasses, black cherries, barrel char and toasted marshmallow.

ABV: 62.35%
Proof: 124.7

* Chairman's Trophy, USP 2020
* Double Gold, New York ISC 2020
* Gold, San Francisco WSC

Barrell Whiskey Private Release "Malmsey Madera" Finish

1oz $14 - 2oz $21Each release of our Private Release Whiskey is a unique blend of Kentucky Whiskey, the oldest being 18 years old. Once created, these blends are married in single casks, many of which were previously used for other spirits and/or wines. Each Private Release Whiskey series has slightly different base whiskeys and was entered into finishing casks at different times.

CH43 is a blend of Kentucky Whiskeys, the largest component being 18-year-old KY whiskey, finished in a Boal Madeira Barrel

ABV: 56.5%
Proof: 113

Batch: CH43

Barrell Seagrass

1oz $16 - 2oz $24Barrell Seagrass is an ode to coastal memories, blended to evoke the joy of a day on the beach and an evening listening to the soothing rhythm of waves. Hot sun, brisk air, dry sand, and oceanside vegetation are brought to mind. A ripe and inviting tropical nose and grassy, bright body evolve to a finish as long as the view down the shore on a clear day.

Seagrass highlights the grassy oceanside notes we love in rye and the opulence and spice of finishing barrels. It is a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys, with each ingredient meticulously sourced and finished separately in Martinique Rhum Agricole casks, apricot brandy casks, and Madeira barrels.

Each component whiskey brings its own attributes to Seagrass, revealing unique layers of flavor from start to finish. In classic Barrell Craft Spirits fashion, Seagrass is a true original, with its own unique personality in the BCS Portfolio and the whiskey landscape at large.

ABV: 59.2%
Proof: 118.4

Bear Creek Wheated Whiskey

1oz $8 - 2oz $12BCD Wheat Whiskey is distilled one batch at a time from a wash of 100% organic whole wheat. Like our rye whiskey it is then matured in new American White Oak 30 gallon barrels. Once matured, each 30 gallon batch is down proofed to 90 proof and becomes its own batch. The mashing and distillation process remains the same batch to batch but having originated from a single barrel allows the whiskey to develop a slightly different flavor profile between batches. Enjoy as you will. Neat, iced, or mixed as a cocktail.

Mash Bill: 100% Organic whole wheat

ABV: 45%
Proof: 90

Belle Meade Sour Mash Bourbon

1oz $12 - 2oz $18The high-rye blend of Belle Meade was designed to make it a versatile Bourbon. It shines whether served neat, with a splash, or on the rocks but it's also outstanding in a well-made cocktail. The high rye content and 90.4 bottling proof helps Belle Meade Bourbon to stand up to mixers that often mask other Bourbons, thus making it the perfect Bourbon for your favorite classic or craft cocktail creation.

Caramel and vanilla with bold rye spice and hints of apricot.

Sour Mash Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 45.2%
Proof: 90.4

* Double Gold Medal, 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Blanton's Singel Barrel

1oz $12 - 2oz $18Know as the original single barrel, this rare bourbon takes it's name from Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton, former president of the Buffalo Trace Distillery from 1921 until he retired in 1959. Introduced in 1984, this was the first ever Single Barrel Bourbon produced and is part of Buffalo Trace's "high-rye" mash bill #2.

Dry vanilla, honey, strong caramel and corn with a hint of nutmeg.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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* GOLD MEDAL 2019, Los Angeles ISC
* SILVER MEDAL 2019, San Francisco WSC

Breckenridge PX Cask Finish

1oz $10 - 2oz $14From the Andalusia province of Spain, a luscious dessert wine is produced from the shriveled raisins of the Pedro Ximenez (PX) grape. This highly viscous, syrupy, wine is aged in ancient solera barrels for decades before release. We acquired a selection of retired PX barrels from a solera hundreds of years old and filled them with our rich and spicy Bourbon Whiskey.

Orange marmalade, and licorice to complement the sweet oak and vanilla.

ABV: 45%
Proof: 90

Buffalo Trace

1oz $9 - 2oz $13Ancient buffalo carved paths through the wilderness that led American pioneers and explorers to new frontiers. One such trail led to the banks of the Kentucky River where Buffalo Trace Distillery has been making bourbon whiskey the same way for more than 200 years. In tribute to the mighty buffalo and the rugged, independent spirit of the pioneers who followed them, we created our signature Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Brown sugar and spice that give way to oak, toffee, dark fruit and anise.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 40%
Proof: 80

David Nicholson 1843

1oz $6 - 2oz $9This 100 proof bourbon features a wheated mashbill that delivers an exceptionally smooth flavor and finish.

Rich aromas of honey and butter, as well as subtle hints of vanilla and oak, can be scented from the glass. Upon sipping, an exceptionally smooth start is followed by woody and smoky tones, with a long, warm finish and a touch of spice.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100

* Double Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2017

Dry Fly Cask Strength Straight Wheat Whiskey

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

1oz $14 - 2oz $21To sip Barrel Proof is to experience Bourbon in its purest form: uncut, straight from the barrel, and without chill filtering. Each bottle is hand labeled with its unique proof and batch number; but the nose, taste, and finish are pure Elijah Craig.

The nose will knock you off your feet. Lots of rye, barrel, heath bar and leather. The palate is ridiculously viscous, with cinnamon candies, rye, barrel, roasted vanilla bean and chocolate.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 63.6%
Proof: 127.2

EH Taylor Single Barrel

1oz $12 - 2oz $18Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely considered one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry, fighting for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, nearly three decades after he purchased what is now called Buffalo Trace Distillery. During his time, Taylor implemented several innovative methods still used today, including climate controlled aging warehouses. Many of the barrels selected for the E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel are aged in Warehouse C, which was built by Taylor in 1881 and proven to be an excellent aging warehouse. Each barrel is hand-picked and Bottled in Bond at 100 proof to honor its namesake.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Sour Mash

1oz $10 - 2oz $ 14Named after Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee, this whiskey is hand selected and bottled to the taste and standards which were set forth by Elmer T. Lee himself. Perfectly balanced and rich, as declared by the man who knew how great bourbon should taste.

The nose brings notes of clove, vanilla, and old leather. The flavor balances fruit, honey and vanilla with a light spiciness. A long and warm finish.

ABV: 45%
Proof: 90

Fireside Single Barrel 3yr

1oz $10 - 2oz $14EACH BATCH OF OUR SINGLE BARREL BOURBON BEGINS WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN WATER, COLORADO CORN, SPICY RYE AND CHOCOLATEY BARLEY DISTILLED IN OUR GERMAN COPPER STILL. EVERY DROP IS THEN CAREFULLY AGED IN WHITE OAK BARRELS AT OUR DENVER RACKHOUSE. THIS DELICATELY ENGINEERED PROCESS IS WHAT GIVES EACH BARREL IT'S COMPLEX FLAVOR PROFILE

DARK CHOCOLATE AND BOLD SPICES ON THE PALATE; ALL WRAPPED IN A SILKY SMOOTH FINISH SPORTING UNDERTONES OF TOASTED SUGAR AND TOFFEE.

(Colorado) Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 52.80%
Proof: 105.6

Four Roses Single Barrel, Barrel Strength OBSV

1oz $16 - 2oz $24OBSV is the most rounded and versatile of our recipes at all ages. The extra rye of the B mashbill creates the dominant flavor with this recipe. The bright and slightly spicy character is apparent at any age, and the delicate fruit flavors created by the V yeast strain round out the complex palate with flavors of apricot, pear and plum. As this recipe ages in the barrel, the typical caramel and vanilla flavors develop, but the rich flavor of cocoa, cinnamon, and nutmeg are especially pronounced in the OBSV recipes. Overall the OBSV recipe is rich, bright, and complex with a long and mellow finish.

Mash Bill: 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% barley

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 55.8%
Proof: 111.6

Age: 9 years, 1 month
Warehouse No.: SN
Barrel No.: 86-2A

Four Roses Small Batch

1oz $9 - 2oz $13If you've ever wanted proof that mingling Bourbons is an art unto itself, you'll find it in this perfectly balanced, Small Batch Bourbon. Four original Bourbon recipes have been expertly selected by their Master Distiller at the peak of maturation to create this very mellow and perfectly balanced Bourbon. You can enjoy it best straight up, on the rocks, or simply with a splash of your favorite mixer.

Mellow, ripened red berries, dried spice, well-balanced and rich.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 45%
Proof: 90

George T Stagg

1oz $37 - 2oz $55This year's release, aged for 15 years and 4 months boasts of a similar bold character as it's namesake. George T Stagg is credited with building the most dominant distillery, now know as the Buffalo Trace Distillery, during the Gilded Age of Bourbon. A very rare and allocated item we take great pride sharing with our fellow whiskey enthusiasts.

Lush toffee sweetness and dark chocolate with hints of vanilla.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 65.2%
Proof: 130.4

Hirsch "The Horizon"

1oz $7 - 2oz $10HIRSCH'S newest offering, THE HORIZON, honors our forward-looking nature: steadfast, determined, moving onward at a brisk pace, forever in search of the next adventure. THE HORIZON isn't an end result, a destination on a map; it's something we spend our lives in search of.

THE HORIZON combines two straight bourbons distilled in Lawrenceberg, Indiana: 94% of the blend is distilled from a traditional mash bill and aged a minimum of 4 years. The remaining 6% is distilled from a "high rye" mash aged 6 years for added complexity. Bottled at 92 proof, THE HORIZON is crafted to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks.

ABV: 46%
Proof: 92

Kentucky Owl Confiscated

1oz $14 - 2oz $21Founded in 1879 by C.M. Dedman, the original distillery was defeated by prohibition in 1916. In 2014, his great-great-great grandson, Dixon, reopened the distillery. Although there is no age statement or distillery disclosure, this bourbon is considered one of the best in it's class.

Graham crackers, toffee, citrus and sweet cinnamon, balanced with notes of white grape and cayenne.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 48.2%
Proof: 96.4

Laws Henry Road Straight Malt Whiskey Bonded

Maker's Mark

1oz $7 - 2oz $10This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark® is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's easy to drink. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's® is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, Ky., just like Bill, Sr., would have wanted.

Sweet and balanced with caramel, vanilla and fruity essences

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 45%
Proof: 90

Michter's Sour Mash

1oz $9 - 2oz $13During the 1970s and 1980s, Michter's Original Sour Mash Whiskey was the distillery's single most popular product. While the "Sour Mash" moniker originated from the whiskey production process of the same name – whereby some previously fermented mash is used as the starter for the new mash to be fermented, much like making sourdough bread – Michter's Original Sour Mash earned distinction for its unique taste. With its unique grain selection, it cannot be categorized as a rye or a bourbon. After disappearing from the market in 1989, Michter's Original Sour Mash Whiskey made a triumphant return in 2012 with its introduction into the US1 line. Staying true to the profile and palate of its predecessor, Michter's US1 Sour Mash has quickly become a favorite of whiskey enthusiasts.

Warm toasted burnt sugar notes, honeyed vanilla, smoky fruit, and candied cherries.

ABV: 43%
Proof: 86

Old Elk Straight Wheated Bourbon

1oz $13 - 2oz $19Wheaters, come gather 'round because this one's for you... A delicious and well-balanced wheated bourbon is something every whiskey lover should get their hands on... Ours is a chance for us to show you and the world what we're capable of... By using our expertise in creating our delicious flagship bourbon, we tweaked our recipe and upped the wheat and kept the corn at the minimum. Our wheated bourbon consists of 51 percent corn, 45 percent wheat and four percent malted barley. The result? A liquid that allows for each ingredient to not only shine on its own, but highlights what happens when success meets craft.

Cream, toffee, vanilla, toasted almonds, clove

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Mash Bill: 51% corn, 45% Wheat, 4% malted barley

ABV: 46%
Proof: 47%

* Gold - 2020 New York Int'l Spirits Competition
* Gold, 93 Points - 2020 Beverage Testing Institute

Old Forester 1897 "Bottled-in-Bond"

1oz $9 - 2oz $13Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond is crafted to honor a watershed moment in bourbon history – the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. This expression follows the Bottled in Bond standards that whisky must be aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, the product of one distillation season, one distiller and from one distillery and bottled at 100 Proof. The concept behind these regulations – the idea of 'sealed in quality' – was something Old Forester introduced in 1870, as America's First Bottled Bourbon.

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100

Old Forester 1920 "Prohibition Style"

1oz $11 - 2oz $16The Volstead Act of 1920 which initiated Prohibition in the USA granted permits to six distillers in Kentucky to continue to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes. Through one of these permits, Old Forester continued to be produced as medicinal whiskey on Louisville's famed Whiskey Row. It is the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company that has been available for sale before, during and after Prohibition.

During this time, all whiskies had to be bottled at 100 Proof. With a barrel entry proof of 100, the "angel's share" would have created a 115 proof whiskey after maturation. To pay homage to this era, Old Forester presents 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon at 115 proof to represent the rich flavor profile this bourbon had nearly 100 years ago.

ABV: 57.5%
Proof: 115

Peach Street Colorado Straight Bourbon "Barrel Strength"

1oz $11 - 2oz $16Made from sweet Western Colorado corn, pure Rocky Mountain water and a healthy dose of old fashioned tomfoolery. We mill and cook the corn by hand, air ferment it and distill the mash just once in our Christian Carl brandy pot with a column still. From there it rests in barrels of American oak for two to five years. Each batch yields just three barrels, and is barreled at barrel strength.

Vanilla, Spicy, Sweet

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 58.5%
Proof: 117

Penelope Bourbon

1oz $9 - 2oz $13Penelope Bourbon, named after the founder's daughter, is our signature four grain straight bourbon whiskey uniquely blended from three bourbon mash bills. Each barrel is hand-selected and blended into a single batch for your enjoyment.

Fruit, syrup and candied sweetness with slight savory grain notes.

Mash Bill: 75% corn, 15% wheat, 7% rye, 3% malted barley

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 40%
Proof: 80 proof

* Double Gold, Sip Awards 2020
* Silver Medal, San Francisco WSC 2020

Rabbit Hole Heigold

1oz $10 - 2oz $14The newest addition to our family of American Whiskeys. Heigold is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey made with a high percentage of rye. It lures you in with a beautiful aroma of toasted malt and warm baking spices. On the pallet, Heigold opens with silky butterscotch and hints of bright citrus finishing with a thrilling crescendo of pepper spice. While great neat or on the rocks, a high proof of 95 allows Heigold's bold flavors to shine in any cocktail.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 47.5%
Proof: 95

Smoke Wagon Small Batch

1oz $9 - 2oz $13Our high rye content bourbon is aged in the heart of a century-old brick warehouse. To ensure a unique and consistent flavor, barrels are hand selected to create a perfect blend that is smooth and at the same time bold and intense. Released in 2016, our goal was to create a unique great tasting high rye content bourbon. The problem is that rye ages much faster than corn. So while our younger vintages had a big rye spice flavor (which we love) the mouth feel was too thin and it lacked the sweet, delicate complexity of a well aged spirit. Our older vintages had the smoothness and sweet notes that can only be achieved by moving in and out of #4 char and caramelized oak for many, many years, but the nice rye spice had been aged out!

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100

Stranahan's Sherry Cask

1oz $12 - 2oz $18Stranahan's Sherry Cask is our latest innovation & expression in single malt. We take our four-year-old Rocky Mountain Single Malt and then transfer it to 500-liter Oloroso Sherry Barrels to cask finish. Procured from the Andalusia region of southern Spain, these sherry barrels have been aging wine for over 40 years, leaving a depth of flavor soaked into the ancient oak staves.

Honey, Montmorency cherries, blackcurrant, and fig, with a nutty brine and walnut characteristics.

Colorado Single Malt Bourbon

ABV: 47%
Proof: 94

Thomas S. Moore Cabernet Sauvignon Cask

1oz $14 - 2oz $21The Thomas S. Moore brand is a new series of cask finished bourbons from the Barton 1792 Distillery. Starting with our signature high-rye mash bill, Thomas S. Moore is aged for many years in new charred oak casks before being refilled in various casks for an additional 1 – 3 years. This extended-cask finish is truly unique. The result is a refined and elegant whiskey, with each expression showing a distinct flavor profile.

A California cabernet finished bourbon with an underlying caramel and vanilla sweetness. This whiskey boasts peanut butter fudge notes on the finish and a resonant dark fruit jammy-ness that combined conjure the unmistakable flavor of peanut butter and jelly.

ABV: 47.65%
Proof: 95.3

WHISKEY

Bourbon Whiskey

1792 Full Proof

1792 Small Batch

Angel's Envy

Bardstown Distillare Orange Caracao Finish

Barrell Bourbon Dovetail

Barrell Whiskey Private Release "Malmsey Madera" Finish

Barrell Seagrass

Bear Creek Bourbon

Bear Creek Wheated Whiskey

Belle Meade Sour Mash Bourbon

Bernheim Wheated Whiskey

Blanton's Singel Barrel

Bowman Brothers Small Batch

Breckenridge PX Cask Finish

Buffalo Trace

Bulleit Bourbon 10yr

David Nicholson 1843

Deerhammer Straight Bourbon

Dry Fly Cask Strength Straight Wheat Whiskey

Early Times Bottled-in-Bond

Elijah Craig

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

EH Taylor Single Barrel

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Sour Mash

Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

Fireside Single Barrel 3yr

Four Roses Single Barrel

Four Roses Single Barrel, Barrel Strength OBSV

Four Roses Small Batch

Gentleman Jack

George Dickel Sour Mash Recipe 8

George Remus

George T Stagg

Henry McKenna 10 year Single Barrel

High West American Prarie

Hirsch "The Horizon"

Jack Daniel's

Jefferson's Ocean

Jefferson's Single Barrel

Jim Beam

Jim Beam Devil's Cut

Jim Beam Repeal Batch

John J. Bowman Single Barrel

Kentucky Owl Confiscated

Knob Creek 9yr Single Barrel Reserve

Larceny Small Batch

Laws Four Grain Straight Bourbon Cask

Laws Henry Road Straight Malt Whiskey Bonded

Maker's Mark

Maker's Mark Cask Strength

Mashbuild #21

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel

Michter's Sour Mash

Noah's Mill

Old Bardstown

Old Crow

Old Elk Straight Wheated Bourbon

Old Ezra 7 yr Barrel Strength

Old Forester 1897 "Bottled-in-Bond"

Old Forester 1920 "Prohibition Style"

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Old Gran-Dad 100

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

Old Standard Organic Bourbon

Peach Street Colorado Straight Bourbon "Barrel Strength"

Penelope Bourbon

Rabbit Hole Cavehill

Rabbit Hole Heigold

Rebel Yell Single Barrel 10yr

Rowan's Creek

Russell's Single Barrel

Smoke Wagon Small Batch

Spirit Hound Colorado Honey Whisky

Stagg Jr

Stranahan's Sherry Cask

Thomas S. Moore Cabernet Sauvignon Cask