Gryphon & Grain Single Barrel California Bourbon Whiskey
Gryphon & Grain Single Barrel California Bourbon Whiskey is a 5-year-old single-barrel California bourbon bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. Made by Copper Cane Spirits from Northern California estate-grown Mapes Ranch red corn, red wheat, and malted two-row barley, it is double-distilled and aged five years in a proprietary blend of new charred French and American oak barrels. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 96 proof (48% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 5 years — single barrel
- Mash bill: Mapes Ranch red corn, red wheat, malted two-row barley (estate-grown)
- Origin: Copper Cane Spirits, Northern California — new French and American oak
Five Years of California Sun in a Single Barrel
Like its rye sibling, Gryphon & Grain bourbon is 100% Northern California from soil to bottle — estate grain, local distillation, and aging through the Central Valley's dramatic seasonal temperature swings, which drive deep oak extraction. Five years in charred French and American oak yields a full, chewy bourbon of brown sugar, peanut brittle, vanilla, and leather-bound books, finishing with almond and cola. Browse the Copper Canes Spirits collection, explore bourbon whiskey, and shop whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The nose offers brown sugar, toast, grain, and dark fruits. The palate is full and chewy — peanut brittle, vanilla, leather, and warm baking spice. The finish brings almond and cola, nearly sweet but beautifully balanced.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat or over one large cube — the 96 proof holds its shape either way. It also makes a superb old fashioned, where the red-corn sweetness shines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gryphon & Grain bourbon?
5 years old, aged in a single barrel of new charred French and American oak.
What is the mash bill?
Mapes Ranch red corn, red wheat, and malted two-row barley — all estate-grown in Northern California.
What does the name Gryphon & Grain mean?
It honors Queen Califia's legendary army of 500 gryphons from the 16th-century novel behind California's name.
Find Gryphon & Grain Single Barrel California Bourbon at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — order this 5-year single barrel online.