Hooten Young Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey
Hooten Young Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey is a 100-proof (50% ABV), 750mL bottled-in-bond bourbon — aged a minimum of four years and distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky — from veteran-owned Hooten Young, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Hooten Young was founded in 2018 by U.S. Army Master Sergeant (Ret.) Norm Hooten — the real-life "Hoot" of Black Hawk Down and the Battle of Mogadishu — and Tim Young, on a "Made to Remember®" mission honoring fallen soldiers (partners include Camp Freedom and the Green Beret Foundation). This inaugural bottled-in-bond bourbon launched July 4, 2025, produced in partnership with Green River Distilling Co.: a 70% corn / 21% rye / 9% malted barley mash bill, meeting the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 — one distilling season, one distillery, federally bonded.
Tasting notes (official brand copy): rich layers of caramel, toffee, clove, and black pepper; a finish of caramelized brown sugar and oak.
Why buy: Bottled-in-bond at this price tier is a lot of whiskey for the money — and this one carries a genuine mission behind it. Compare it with other Hooten Young expressions, or explore more bourbon whiskey at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What proof is Hooten Young Bottled In Bond?
A: 100 proof (50% ABV) — all bottled-in-bond whiskey is exactly 100 proof by law.
Q: Where is Hooten Young bourbon made?
A: In Bardstown, Kentucky, in partnership with Green River Distilling Co.
Q: Who founded Hooten Young?
A: Retired Delta Force Master Sergeant Norm Hooten and Tim Young — a veteran-owned brand founded in 2018.