Blade and Bow Bourbon Whiskey
Blade and Bow Bourbon — Solera-Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Blade and Bow Bourbon Whiskey is a Kentucky straight bourbon aged in the solera system — bottled at 91 proof (45.5% ABV), 750mL. A tribute to the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery, it carries a thread of some of the last bourbon ever distilled there before it closed in 1992.
The solera method — borrowed from sherry and port — uses tiered barrels that are never fully emptied, so every bottle contains a fraction of older whiskey layered over younger. Each bottle also carries a decorative brass key honoring the five keys of bourbon-making: grain, yeast, fermentation, distillation, and aging. A 2015 Gold Medalist at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Ripe pear, apricot, vanilla, light oak, and warm baking spice.
- Palate: Caramel, toasted oak, dried fruit, nutmeg, and a whisper of tobacco.
- Finish: Charred oak and warm winter spice, clean and lingering.
Key Highlights
- ✔ Solera-aged — fractional blending with a thread of older whiskey in every bottle
- ✔ Bottled at 91 proof (45.5% ABV)
- ✔ Homage to the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery (closed 1992)
- ✔ Decorative brass key on every bottle
- ✔ Gold Medal, 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
How to Enjoy
Sip neat to follow the solera depth from pear-and-apricot brightness into charred-oak warmth — or pour it for anyone who appreciates bourbon history in a glass.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the solera system in Blade and Bow?
A fractional blending method borrowed from sherry and port: tiered barrels are never fully emptied, so every bottle contains a thread of older whiskey — including some of the last bourbon distilled at Stitzel-Weller.
Does Blade and Bow contain Stitzel-Weller bourbon?
The solera blend includes some of the last whiskey distilled at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery before it closed in 1992.
What is the key on the Blade and Bow bottle?
Each bottle carries a decorative brass key honoring the five keys of bourbon-making: grain, yeast, fermentation, distillation, and aging.
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