Breaker Bourbon Whisky
Breaker Bourbon Whisky is a 750mL high-rye bourbon bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) by Ascendant Spirits in Buellton, California. It is distilled from corn, rye, and malted barley, aged at least five years in new charred American oak, and blended in unusually small batches — each batch is drawn from just eight hand-chosen barrels. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Mash: Corn, rye, and malted barley (high-rye bourbon; percentages not published)
- Aging: At least 5 years in new charred American oak barrels
- Batching: Each batch blended from only 8 hand-selected barrels
- Producer: Ascendant Spirits, Buellton, California (founded 2011)
Eight Barrels at a Time, From Buellton
Breaker's whole proposition is batch size: where large brands blend hundreds of barrels toward an average, Ascendant builds each Breaker batch from eight barrels, so the high-rye spice and the five-plus years in new charred oak stay vivid from batch to batch. The bourbon itself is a sourced whiskey — reported as distilled and aged in Indiana (MGP) — selected, blended, and bottled by Ascendant at its Buellton distillery on California's Central Coast. Explore the line on the Breaker vendor page, or browse our bourbon collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand: vanilla, honey, and molasses with dark chocolate and baking spices, oak, and a hint of campfire smoke.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a single cube, the rye spice carries; it also makes a assertive Old Fashioned or Manhattan base. More small-batch bourbon is in our bourbon collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Breaker Bourbon?
It is aged at least five years in new charred American oak barrels, per the brand's specifications.
What proof is Breaker Bourbon?
90 proof (45% ABV) in the 750mL bottling.
How is Breaker Bourbon batched?
Each batch is blended from just eight hand-selected barrels by Ascendant Spirits in Buellton, California.
Five years, eight barrels, no shortcuts — order Breaker Bourbon online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.