RD One Bourbon Whiskey
RD One Bourbon Whiskey is RD1 Spirits' flagship Kentucky straight bourbon, bottled at 98 proof (49% ABV) in a 750mL bottle — the same 4+ year, 70% corn / 21% rye / 9% barley bourbon that serves as the base for RD1's celebrated wood-finished line. Distilled, aged, and bottled in Lexington, Kentucky, it is classic Kentucky straight bourbon before the experiments begin. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 98 proof (49% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: Aged 4+ years
- Mash bill: 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% barley
- Origin: Lexington, Kentucky — 100% distilled, aged, and bottled in the Bluegrass state
The Foundation of the Wood-Finished Line
Every RD1 wood finish — French Oak, Brazilian Amburana, Oak & Maple — starts as this bottle. Founded in Lexington in 2020 and named for the city's first federally registered distillery (established 1865), RD1 exists to explore the bourbon frontier: after at least four years, certain barrels are pulled aside for stave finishing, but the flagship goes straight to bottle. It is the reference point for the whole portfolio, and the one RD1 recommends pouring alongside the finished expressions to taste exactly what the wood does. The bottle carries RD1's iconic four-plank horse farm fencing etched around its base — a nod to Lexington's horse country. Explore the RD One collection, browse bourbon whiskey, and shop American whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
A classic high-rye Kentucky profile: the 21% rye brings baking spice and pepper up front, with 70% corn supplying caramel and vanilla sweetness and 9% barley rounding the mouthfeel. Approachable at 98 proof with a warm, lingering finish.
How to Enjoy
The ideal entry point to the RD1 line: pour it neat next to one of the wood finishes to taste the finishing effect in real time. On its own, it is a versatile cocktail bourbon — old fashioneds, boulevardiers, and highballs all welcome the 98-proof frame.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill of RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon?
70% corn, 21% rye, 9% barley — aged at least four years in new charred American oak.
What proof is RD1 flagship bourbon?
98 proof (49% ABV).
Is this the same bourbon used in RD1's finished expressions?
Yes — the French Oak, Brazilian Amburana, and Double Finished Oak & Maple expressions all start as this flagship bourbon before their wood finishing.
Order RD One Kentucky Straight Bourbon online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — the Lexington flagship behind the wood-finished line.