Traverse City Whiskey Co. XXX Straight Bourbon
Traverse City Whiskey Co. XXX Straight Bourbon is the flagship bourbon of the Traverse City, Michigan whiskey house — 43% ABV (86 proof), 750mL, built on a 71% corn, 25% rye and 4% malted barley mash and aged four years in new American white oak. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Mash bill: 71% corn, 25% rye, 4% malted barley
- Aging: 4 years in new American white oak
- Origin: Traverse City, Michigan (Traverse City Whiskey Co.)
A Northern Michigan Bourbon with a Rye Kick
Traverse City Whiskey Co. grew out of founder Chris Fredrickson's family farming roots in northern Michigan — his grandfather farmed the cherry country around Traverse City, and the still house that followed became one of Michigan's defining craft whiskey producers. The XXX is the house benchmark: a corn-led mash with a serious 25% rye fraction for spice, given four full years in new American white oak. Browse the rest of the house in our bourbon whiskey collection, or see all four of this batch's Traverse City bottlings on the Traverse City Whiskey Co. vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Toasted marshmallow, vanilla and caramel (producer notes). Palate: Cinnamon, vanilla and crème brûlée, the rye fraction keeping the sweetness in check. Finish: Warm allspice.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single large cube — at 86 proof the corn sweetness stays forward either way. It is also a natural Old Fashioned bourbon: the 25% rye gives the spice the drink needs without a separate rye bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the XXX stand for? It is the house's name for its flagship straight bourbon — the standard-bearer expression of the Traverse City range, bottled at 86 proof.
How old is Traverse City XXX Bourbon? Four years in new American white oak, per the producer's current published specification.
Is Traverse City Whiskey Co. a Michigan company? Yes — the company is based in Traverse City, Michigan, in the heart of the state's cherry-farming country.
Start the Traverse City range here — order XXX Straight Bourbon online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.