Deadwood Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Deadwood Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an 81-proof (40.5% ABV), 750mL small-batch straight bourbon from Deadwood, the Proof & Wood Ventures brand — a 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley mash aged a minimum of two years in new 53-gallon charred American oak. Blended from approximately 20 barrels, distilled in Indiana and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky. Proof & Wood calls it "an American table whiskey" — the affordable everyday workhorse. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40.5% (81 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: Minimum 2 years in new 53-gallon charred American oak
- Origin: Distilled in Indiana; blended and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky, by Proof & Wood Ventures
- Production: 75% corn / 21% rye / 4% malted barley; ~20-barrel small batches
The Everyday Deadwood
Deadwood — named for the frontier town, bottled with the dead man's hand of aces and eights — is Proof & Wood founder David Schmier's answer to the question of what belongs on the table every night. This straight bourbon is the entry to the line: younger and gentler than Tumblin Dice, built for daily drinking rather than trophy hunting. At 81 proof it pours easy but keeps a real bourbon character, which is more than most bottom-shelf bourbons can say.
Tasting Notes
Date and nutmeg on the nose, then Bosc pear and light vanilla across the palate with lingering caramel on the finish. Approachable and mellow — the rye adds warmth rather than bite at this proof.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks for the full mellow character. It's a natural cocktail bourbon — whiskey sours, highballs, and mint juleps all work — and an easy pour for weeknight sipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deadwood Straight Bourbon the same as Tumblin Dice?
No — this is the core straight bourbon (81 proof, 2+ years, standard mash). Tumblin Dice is the heavy-rye, 4-year, 100-proof sibling under the same Deadwood brand.
Where is it made?
Distilled in Indiana and blended and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky, by Proof & Wood Ventures.
What does "American table whiskey" mean?
Proof & Wood's term for an affordable, drinkable everyday bourbon — the bottle you actually finish, not the one you display.
Where can I buy Deadwood Straight Bourbon online?
This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — it ships from San Diego, CA.
An honest, affordable straight bourbon for the everyday pour — order Deadwood Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.