Heritage Distilling BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon 103
Heritage Distilling BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon 103 is the bolder, stronger version of Heritage's famous Brown Sugar Bourbon — a corn/rye/malted-barley bourbon aged a minimum of two years in new charred American oak, then infused with natural brown sugar and cinnamon, bottled at 103 proof (51.5% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. The brand's own description says it best: "a little less sweetness and a bigger kick of bourbon" than standard BSB. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 103 proof (51.5% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Bourbon aged min 2 years in new charred American oak
- Flavor: Natural brown sugar + cinnamon infusion
- Origin: Heritage Distilling Co., Gig Harbor, Washington
Brown Sugar Bourbon, Turned Up to 103
Heritage Distilling Co., founded in 2011 in Gig Harbor, Washington, built BSB (Brown Sugar Bourbon) into one of craft whiskey's biggest flavored-whiskey names — the original expression won "World's Best Flavoured Whisky" twice. BSB 103, the "High Altitude" expression, takes the same natural brown-sugar-and-cinnamon recipe and bottles it at 103 proof: the bourbon base is cut with the distillery's private water source, so the higher proof delivers whiskey warmth first and sweetness second. Explore the Heritage Distilling collection, browse more whiskey, and shop cocktail staples at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Brown sugar on the nose. The palate is a little sweet but bold — distinct brown sugar and cinnamon with a healthy whiskey warmth, caramelized oak, and warm baking spice — finishing warm, long, and satisfying.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over ice, where the 103 proof carries the flavor; it also makes a fast, excellent old fashioned — the brown sugar is already built in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BSB 103 taste like?
Sweet-but-bold: brown sugar and cinnamon over a bourbon base with real whiskey warmth — less sweet, bigger bourbon kick than standard BSB.
What is the difference between BSB and BSB 103?
Same recipe and natural flavoring, but BSB 103 is bottled at 103 proof (51.5% ABV) — bolder bourbon character, slightly less perceived sweetness.
Is BSB 103 real bourbon?
It is a flavored whiskey made from bourbon: aged at least two years in new charred American oak, then infused with natural brown sugar and cinnamon. "Brown Sugar Bourbon" is the brand name; legally it is flavored whiskey.
Order Heritage BSB 103 online through Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — brown sugar and cinnamon, bottled at a full 103 proof.
