Smoke Wagon Rare and Limited 'WC Elevator Batch' Bourbon Whiskey
Smoke Wagon Rare and Limited 'WC Elevator Batch' Bourbon Whiskey is a 114.41-proof (57.2% ABV), 750mL bourbon — a blend of four whiskeys aged 5 to 9 years, with only 1,649 bottles produced (Del Mesa's bottle: 1109 of 1649) — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 57.2% (114.41 proof)
- Blend: 56% 9-year, 13% 7-year, 13% 6-year, 18% 5-year whiskey
- Size: 750mL — 1,649 bottles total, numbered
- Bottle: 1109 of 1649
- Distillery: Nevada H&C Distilling Co., Las Vegas, Nevada
A Warehouse Location Worth Bottling
The name tells the story: "WC Elevator Batch" refers to the specific location within Smoke Wagon's warehouse where these barrels aged — a spot the distillery found was producing an unusually compelling flavor profile. The batch is a four-part blend anchored by 56% nine-year-old whiskey, rounded out with 7-, 6-, and 5-year stock, bottled uncut at 114.41 proof. Only 1,649 bottles were released, each individually numbered. For the collector, the appeal is twofold: the rarity of the count, and the taste of a place — a warehouse corner whose barrels spoke loudly enough to earn their own release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: toasted oak, caramel, and vanilla with a hint of dark fruit. Palate: rich and bold — butterscotch, roasted nuts, and warm spices unfolding into cocoa, dried cherries, and cinnamon. Finish: long and satisfying, with lingering oak, leather, and a touch of sweetness.
How to Enjoy
At 114.41 proof this wants respect: neat first, then a drop or two of water to coax out the cherry and butterscotch. A slow, late-evening pour for people who read barrel locations the way others read wine labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "WC Elevator Batch" mean? It names the specific barrel-aging location in the Smoke Wagon warehouse where this whiskey matured — a spot known for a distinctive flavor profile.
How many bottles were made? Just 1,649 numbered bottles.
What is the blend? 56% 9-year-old whiskey, 13% 7-year, 13% 6-year, and 18% 5-year, bottled at 114.41 proof.
One of 1,649 numbered bottles — order the WC Elevator Batch online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.