Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon Whiskey
Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon Whiskey is a 92-proof (46% ABV), 750mL New York straight bourbon whiskey — distilled from 95% New York corn and 5% malted barley and aged a minimum of 3 years in new charred American oak — a bold, grain-forward bourbon from the distillery that brought whiskey back to the Empire State — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Hudson — distilled at the Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery in the Hudson Valley — was the first legally distilled whiskey in New York since Prohibition and the first bourbon ever made in the Empire State, and Bright Lights, Big Bourbon is its love letter to the city: New York attitude distilled. The high-corn mash bill (95% corn) makes this an unapologetically grain-forward bourbon — sweet corn character leads, new charred oak follows — built from grain grown by local family farmers. Kosher certified, like the rest of the Hudson range.
Tasting notes (brand + trade consensus): rich vanilla and oak on the nose; a palate of stone fruit, corn bread, caramel, and cashew over sweet vanilla and baking spice; a long, warming finish of lightly salted caramel and vanilla that lingers well after the final sip.
Why buy: Grain-forward bourbons are the bartender's sweet spot — the corn-led profile stands up in Old Fashioneds and whiskey sours while the 92-proof body keeps it structured neat. It's also the New York bourbon that started a renaissance. Explore more Hudson, browse more bourbon whiskey, or compare other New York whiskeys at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What is the ABV of Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon?
A: 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL — straight bourbon aged a minimum of three years.
Q: What is the mash bill?
A: 95% corn and 5% malted barley — a high-corn recipe that makes it distinctly grain-forward.
Q: Where is Hudson bourbon made?
A: At the Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery in New York's Hudson Valley, from grain grown by local family farms.
Q: Is this good in cocktails?
A: Yes — the grain-forward, 92-proof profile holds up beautifully in Old Fashioneds, whiskey sours, and Boulevardiers. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.