Nelson Brothers Classic Bourbon Whiskey
Nelson Brothers Classic Bourbon Whiskey is the everyday hero of Tennessee's most romantic distillery comeback: a high-rye blend of straight bourbon whiskeys, bottled at 93.3 proof (46.65% ABV) in Nashville, Tennessee, 750mL — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Spirit: Blend of high-rye straight bourbon whiskeys, 93.3 proof / 46.65% ABV, 750mL
- Mash bill: Corn, rye, malted barley (high-rye style; retailers cite roughly 64% corn / 30% rye)
- Aging: New, charred American white oak barrels; no age statement
- Distillery: Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville, Tennessee
- Debut: Launched 2022; Double Gold at the 2022 SIP Awards and Gold at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (per the distillery)
The Story Behind Nelson Brothers
In 2006, brothers Charlie and Andy Nelson picked up the family story where their great-great-great-grandfather Charles Nelson left it: he had founded Nelson's Green Brier Distillery in 1860 and built it into one of pre-Prohibition America's largest whiskey operations, an empire his widow Louisa carried forward after his death in 1891. Generations later, the brothers revived the distillery in Nashville and named the Nelson Brothers bourbon line in their own honor as founders of the reborn house. Classic, launched in 2022 alongside its Reserve sibling, is the flagship of that line — an expertly assembled high-rye blend bottled at a strength chosen to keep it expressive yet easygoing. Browse the Green Brier Distillery brand collection and more bourbon whiskey.
Tasting Notes
Distillery tasting notes describe a nose of spice cake, cherry, milk chocolate, vanilla, and baked apple. The palate follows with banana bread, cocoa, cherry, and dried pineapple — the elevated rye keeping everything lively. The finish is long and gentle: black peppercorn, spearmint, lemon peel, and sweet tobacco. Reviewers call it smooth enough for newcomers yet layered enough for seasoned bourbon drinkers.
How to Enjoy
Classic is built to be versatile: sip it neat or on the rocks, add a splash of water, or pour it into an Old Fashioned or Manhattan where its rye spice and cherry fruit both shine. It works as an everyday pour and a crowd-pleasing gift bottle. Explore more versatile pours in bourbon and other fine spirits at Del Mesa Liquor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Nelson Brothers Classic Bourbon? 93.3 proof (46.65% ABV) — a strength the Nelson brothers chose to keep the high-rye blend expressive but easygoing.
What is the mash bill? Per the distillery: corn, rye, and malted barley, in a high-rye style. Retailers cite roughly 64% corn and 30% rye.
Who are the Nelson brothers? Charlie and Andy Nelson, who revived their great-great-great-grandfather Charles Nelson's pre-Prohibition Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2006. The Nelson Brothers line honors both the founders and the family legacy.
Is Nelson Brothers Classic Bourbon aged? It is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys matured in new, charred American oak, bottled with no age statement.
A high-rye Tennessee comeback story worth tasting — add Nelson Brothers Classic Bourbon Whiskey 750mL to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, and pour a piece of Nashville history.