Bushwood Longball Bourbon Whiskey
Bushwood Longball Bourbon Whiskey is a 50% ABV (100 proof) Kentucky single-barrel straight bourbon in a 750mL bottle, non-chill filtered and built on a 70/21/9 mash bill — the "Be The Ball" brand's 100-proof bourbon statement, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Kentucky — single-barrel straight bourbon, hand bottled in Kentucky by Bushwood Spirits, Inc.
- Mash bill: 70% corn / 21% rye / 9% malted barley
- Process: non-chill filtered; aged in charred American oak (Black Label = 6 years — confirm label from bottle photo before publishing an age)
- Award: "World Spirits Gold Award Winner" per retailer listings (competition/year not specified)
Long Drive, Full Flavor
If Bushwood's rye is the finesse club, the Longball bourbon is the driver: a 100-proof, non-chill-filtered Kentucky single-barrel straight bourbon built for the brand's golf-loving audience. The 70/21/9 mash bill leans high-rye enough to show spice, while single-barrel bottling means every barrel expresses its own character. Bushwood calls its approach "approachable, and consumable, whenever the mood strikes you" — no ceremony required, just a solid Kentucky bourbon at full proof. Explore more in our bourbon collection and the full Bushwood Spirits lineup.
Tasting Notes
Maker notes paint an inviting picture: toasted caramel and butterscotch candies with soft oak on the nose — delicate and floral, "does not smell like 100 proof." The palate is creamy honey with vanilla undertones throughout, medium-bodied with a silky, viscous mouthfeel. Vanilla lingers on the finish, and the notes observe that "the higher proof really helps this thing carry."
How to Enjoy
Neat is the way the maker intends it — give it air and watch it open. A splash of water drops it to a gentler proof for longer sipping. In cocktails, its 100-proof backbone and non-chill-filtered body hold up in a Gold Rush or a Boulevardier. Pair with smoked meats or maple-glazed desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Bushwood Longball Bourbon?
It is bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof).
What is the mash bill?
70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley.
Is this the Gold Label 7 Year?
No. Del Mesa carries the Gold Label 7 Year Old (bottled in bond) as a separate listing. This is the standard Longball Bourbon — confirm the label from the bottle photo before stating an age.
Is it chill filtered?
No — it is bottled non-chill filtered.
A 100-proof Kentucky single barrel with nothing to hide — order Bushwood Longball Bourbon Whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.