Calumet Farm 8 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
Calumet Farm 8 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is a 45% ABV (90 proof) Kentucky straight bourbon, aged a full eight years in deeply charred (#4) new American oak and bottled from small batches of fewer than 50 barrels — each bottle carries its batch number on the label. The mash bill is 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley. This 750mL bottle comes from the historic Calumet Farm of Lexington, Kentucky. Order bourbon online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 8 years
- Mash bill: 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley
- Batching: Fewer than 50 barrels per batch; batch number on every label
Derby Royalty in a Bottle
Calumet Farm needs no introduction to horse-racing fans: founded in Lexington in 1924 by William Monroe Wright of Calumet Baking Powder fame, the farm raised eight Kentucky Derby winners and two Triple Crown champions. The bourbon bearing its name is built to the same standard — an age-stated eight years in heavily charred new oak, drawn from small batches of under 50 barrels so each release stays tight and expressive. The distillery's tasting note: deep mahogany with bright honey highlights; sweet caramel and butterscotch on the nose; banana bread and light brown sugar with a smoky char accent on the palate; a delicate, sweet, round finish that lingers long. Retailers add full, rich aged oak with deep vanilla, hints of white pepper, and a balanced caramel close. Explore more Calumet Farm whiskey or browse the bourbon whiskey collection.
Tasting Notes
Deep amber with golden highlights. Full nose of rich aged oak, deep vanilla, toasted oak, and caramel; the palate opens with vanilla and fruit, rolling into soft white pepper, oak spice, and full woody character; the finish is balanced and lingering — rich yet subtle caramel warming the palate with light drying tannins.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water to open the oak — eight years in #4 char gives it plenty to say. It also makes a top-shelf Old Fashioned or a bourbon-forward Manhattan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Calumet Farm 8 Year Old Bourbon?
Eight years, aged in deeply charred (#4) new American oak barrels — the age is stated on the label.
What is the mash bill?
74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley.
Is this the same as Calumet Farm Small Batch?
No — the Small Batch is a separate 86-proof blend of 8- and 15-year-old barrels. This is the age-stated 90-proof 8 Year Old, bottled from batches of fewer than 50 barrels.
For eight years of Kentucky oak from racing royalty, buy Calumet Farm 8 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor — pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.