{"title":"Bourbon","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is Kentucky craftsmanship at its most refined. This \u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky straight bourbon is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e45.2% ABV (90.4 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e and built on a high-rye mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley, distilled at the historic Labrot \u0026amp; Graham distillery in Versailles, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodford Reserve is famous for its depth — the distillery's own flavor wheel identifies more than 200 flavor notes in every bottle, from dried fruit and vanilla to tobacco and spice. It anchors the premium shelf of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e and belongs in the same conversation as the greats of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich dried fruit and orange peel open into vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak, with rye spice, cocoa, and a whisper of tobacco on the long finish. Full-bodied yet remarkably balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy Woodford Reserve\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKentucky straight bourbon from a landmark historic distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper pot-distilled and aged in new charred American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90.4 proof — bold enough for cocktails, smooth enough neat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe benchmark for an Old Fashioned or a proper Mint Julep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip neat or with a single cube to open the aromatics. In cocktails, it is the classic Old Fashioned bourbon — and the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby's Mint Julep. Explore more premium pours in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Woodford Reserve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90.4 proof (45.2% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Woodford Reserve a good sipping bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — its balance of fruit, oak, and spice makes it one of the most approachable premium sipping bourbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails is Woodford Reserve best in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Old Fashioned and the Mint Julep are the classics; its proof and body also carry a Manhattan or Boulevardier beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Woodford Reserve made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the historic Labrot \u0026amp; Graham distillery in Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodford Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099424202795,"sku":"DM0484L","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Woodford-Reserve-Distillers-Select-Bourbon-Whiskey_9aa1dcbd-d9fe-47e3-8efb-86335363be03.jpg?v=1625775496"},{"product_id":"bowman-brothers-small-batch-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eBowman Brothers Small Batch is a 750ml Virginia straight bourbon at 90 proof (45% ABV), triple-distilled in copper at the A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia — with the final distillation run through a copper still named Mary. It honors the Bowman brothers, early American pioneers who helped settle the Shenandoah Valley and parts of Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1935 just after Prohibition (and moved from Fairfax to Fredericksburg in 1988), A. Smith Bowman ages this \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e in new charred American oak, marrying a limited selection of barrels for each small batch. The triple distillation gives it a remarkable smoothness and clarity — an approachable, polished \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/a\u003e that drinks well above its price. Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 1st Place at the International Whisky Competition back up the reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized apple and toasted nuts on the nose; a smooth palate of vanilla, toffee, light caramel, and gentle rye spice; a mellow, slightly dry finish with warm spice and sweet corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to serve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat or with a splash of water to highlight the delicate spice; it also shines in a Manhattan, Boulevardier, or Mint Julep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes Virginia bourbon different?\u003c\/em\u003e Climate and craft. Virginia's aging environment and Bowman's triple-distillation tradition give this bourbon a smoother, more refined profile than many Kentucky counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy triple distill bourbon?\u003c\/em\u003e A third pass through the still removes more impurities and produces a cleaner, smoother spirit — the same logic behind triple-distilled Irish whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs Bowman Brothers related to Buffalo Trace?\u003c\/em\u003e The distillery's master distiller Truman Cox refined his craft at Buffalo Trace, and both make fine bourbon — but A. Smith Bowman is its own historic Virginia distillery, operating since 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. 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It is distilled in-house at the Peerless distillery in Louisville (DSP-KY-50) using a sweet-mash process, a slower and more labor-intensive method most distilleries abandoned a century ago in favor of sour mash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peerless name goes back to pre-Prohibition Kentucky, when Henry Kraver's distillery was a respected name in American whiskey. The brand was revived by fourth-generation family members Corky and Carson Taylor, who began distilling in Louisville in 2015 and refused to release a drop until it was ready. Every bottle is a small-batch blend chosen by the family — an honest, full-flavored \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e for drinkers who want proof, not promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect a robust, full-bodied pour — rich caramel and vanilla up front, deep oak and baking spice through the middle, and a long, warming finish with genuine barrel character. 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For the price, nothing else from the Buffalo Trace family drinks this big.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber; bold aromas of brown sugar, dark chocolate, and caramel with baking spice behind; a full, chewy palate of toffee, cocoa, and oak; a long, rich, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to serve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat with a splash of water to open it up, on a large cube, or as the backbone of a spirit-forward cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does \"full proof\" mean?\u003c\/em\u003e The bourbon is bottled at the same proof it entered the barrel — 125 proof here — with no water added after aging. It is the distillery's undiluted expression of that whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs Benchmark made by Buffalo Trace?\u003c\/em\u003e Yes. 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