Arrogant Bastard Whiskey
Arrogant Bastard Whiskey is a 97-proof (48.5% ABV) American malt whiskey from Stone Brewing's Arrogant Consortia — distilled from the unfermented wort of the legendary Arrogant Bastard Ale and aged 4+ years in new charred American oak barrels, in a 750mL bottle. It is not bourbon: the mash is 100% malted barley, and the beer-to-whiskey pipeline gives it a character no grain bill alone could — citrus, herbal tea, and hop-adjacent spice over deep oak. A collaboration with Foundry Distilling Co. of West Des Moines, Iowa, where the wort is fermented, distilled, and barrel-aged. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 97 proof (48.5% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Mash bill: 100% malted barley — distilled from Arrogant Bastard Ale wort (not bourbon)
- Aging: 4+ years in new charred American oak barrels (2024 re-release)
- Producers: Arrogant Consortia / Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA) × Foundry Distilling Co. (Iowa)
From Beer Wort to Whiskey
Arrogant Bastard Ale has been telling drinkers "you're not worthy" since 1997 — so of course its whiskey is equally uncompromising. Stone partnered with Foundry Distilling through its Brewer-Distiller Alliance: the ale's wort travels from Escondido to Iowa, gets fermented and distilled, and sleeps 4+ years in new charred oak. The 2024 re-release earned Gold in the American Malt Whiskey category at Whiskies Of The World. Explore the Stone Brewing collection and more American whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Official 2021 press notes: citrus, herbal tea, and allspice on the nose with a warming, bright citrus-zest finish. Current retailer notes add caramel, toasted oak, roasted coffee, and a subtle hop character — the bridge between craft beer and craft whiskey.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single cube — at 97 proof it has plenty of presence. It also makes a fascinating Old Fashioned, where the malt and citrus notes play off the bitters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arrogant Bastard Whiskey a bourbon?
No. It is an American malt whiskey made from 100% malted barley (no corn), distilled from Arrogant Bastard Ale wort — it does not meet bourbon's mash-bill requirements.
How old is Arrogant Bastard Whiskey?
The current release is aged 4+ years in new charred American oak barrels.
What is the proof of Arrogant Bastard Whiskey?
97 proof (48.5% ABV) in a 750mL bottle.
Pick up Arrogant Bastard Whiskey at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — order online for a whiskey only Stone could make.