Hirsch 'The Bivouac' Bourbon Whiskey
Hirsch 'The Bivouac' Bourbon Whiskey is a 100-proof (50% ABV) 750mL bottle — a blend of two straight bourbons distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky, honoring the adventurous spirit of the legendary A.H. Hirsch Reserve. The custom mash bill is 95% (74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley, aged a minimum of 3 years) and 5% high-malted-barley bourbon (72% corn, 13% rye, 15% malted barley, aged at least 6 years) for added complexity, with approximately 160 barrels in every batch. "The Bivouac" — pronounced "be-voo-ak" — refers to a temporary camp without tent or cover: travel for those who immerse themselves in nature. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 100 proof / 50% ABV
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: two straight bourbons — 95% (3 yr min) + 5% high-malt barley bourbon (6 yr min)
- Mash bills: 74/18/8 and 72/13/15 (corn/rye/malted barley)
- Origin: distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky — ~160 barrels per batch
The Road Less Traveled, Bottled
HIRSCH built its name on the legendary A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16-year-old, and The Bivouac channels that heritage into something wilder — a high-rye, high-malt blend that balances youth against six-year depth. It drinks neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail with equal confidence. Compare with more bourbon whiskey or the Hirsch collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel and vanilla over toasted oak, with rye spice lifting through.
Palate: Rich and balanced — brown sugar, baking spice, and malted-grain depth from the high-malt component.
Finish: Warming and long, with lingering spice and oak.
How to Enjoy
Neat to read the blend, on the rocks to soften it, or in a Boulevardier where the 100 proof holds its own. This is a bourbon built for the road — take it outside.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Hirsch The Bivouac?
100 proof (50% ABV).
Where is it distilled?
Bardstown, Kentucky — the world capital of bourbon.
What does "Bivouac" mean?
A temporary camp without a tent or cover — travel for those who immerse themselves in nature.
What is the mash bill?
A custom blend: 95% at 74% corn / 18% rye / 8% malted barley (3 yr min), plus 5% high-malted-barley bourbon (6 yr min).
Take the road less traveled — order Hirsch 'The Bivouac' Bourbon Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.