Smoke Wagon Uncut The Younger Bourbon Whiskey
57.25% ABV (114.5 proof, batch varies) | 750mL | Minimum 4 years old | 60% corn / 36% rye / 4% barley | Non-chill filtered, uncut | Nevada H&C Distilling Co., Las Vegas, NV — Smoke Wagon Uncut The Younger is the cask-strength sibling of the brand's core Straight Bourbon: blended by Aaron Chepenik to be fruit-forward with a cinnamon-spice edge, built to balance the younger barrels into an approachable full-strength pour. Each batch is bottled uncut and non-chill filtered — the proof varies batch to batch (roughly 111–117); this bottle is 114.5 proof. A three-time Double Gold winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
This is high-rye bourbon with the volume up: caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, and apple pie on the nose; a big bold palate of heavy rye spice, pepper, sweet caramel, and a flicker of smoke; and a long, oily finish of black pepper, charred oak, and cherry candy. Don't let the proof scare you — it's blended for balance, and the non-chill filtration keeps it surprisingly smooth. Among barrel-proof small-batch bourbons, Uncut The Younger is the value play that drinks like a trophy.
Tasting notes
Nose: caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, cinnamon, white pepper, apple pie. Palate: heavy rye spice, pepper, smoke, sweet caramel, toasted oak. Finish: big, bold, oily — black pepper, charred oak, cherry candy. (Press/retailer consensus; 114.5 proof on this bottle.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 114.5 proof (57.25% ABV, this bottle) — uncut, non-chill filtered (proof varies by batch)
- High-rye 60/36/4 mash bill, minimum 4 years, blended for fruit-forward balance
- Three-time Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Nevada H&C Distilling Co., Las Vegas — desert-aged bourbon
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat with a splash of water, or over one large cube — the proof opens beautifully with dilution.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Uncut The Younger" mean?
"Uncut" = no water added (cask strength); "The Younger" = built around the brand's younger barrels, blended for approachability.
What proof is this batch?
It varies batch to batch (about 111–117 proof); this bottle is 114.5 proof per the label.
Who makes Smoke Wagon?
Nevada H&C Distilling Co. in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Is it too hot for beginners?
It's bold, but the fruit-forward blend and non-chill filtration keep it smoother than the proof suggests.