{"title":"Woodson","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"woodson-the-black-hole-limited-edition-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Woodson The Black Hole Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon | 750mL | 45% ABV (90 proof) | Aged 3 years | Limited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Woodson\"\u003eWoodson\u003c\/a\u003e The Black Hole Limited Edition is a 3-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 90 proof, released as a collector's bottle for Raider Nation. The name nods to the legendary Black Hole — the most notorious fan section in football — and the bottle copy says it plainly: this one was \"made for the most notorious fans on the planet.\" It's the latest limited release from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e brand of NFL Hall of Famer and Heisman winner Charles Woodson, whose label is the Official Bourbon of the Raiders. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Woodson built his brand the way he played: aggressive, confident, and built for big moments. The Black Hole edition is a bold, unapologetic sipping bourbon in a display-piece bottle — part of the brand's line of limited commemoratives aimed squarely at the Silver and Black faithful. Among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskeys\u003c\/a\u003e, it's a gift-bottle that drinks as good as it looks: three years in new charred oak at a clean 90 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: sweet corn, charred oak, baking spices, vanilla, a hint of roasted pepper and nuttiness. Palate: honey, toasted ginger, vanilla, black cherries and black pepper with baking spices and oak, buttery caramel toward the end. Finish: long and dry, oak, pepper, and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it from Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 proof, aged 3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kentucky straight bourbon, limited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nod to the Raiders' legendary Black Hole fan section — collector's bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Charles Woodson, NFL Hall of Famer and Heisman winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodson is the Official Bourbon of the Raiders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable to order online at Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on a big cube on game day — this is the bourbon for the living room during kickoff. It also holds up in a classic old fashioned with demerara and black walnut bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is The Black Hole edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA limited-edition Woodson bourbon aimed at Raiders fans — the name nods to the Black Hole, the legendary fan section at Raiders games, and the bottle copy calls it \"made for the most notorious fans on the planet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree years, per retailer listings — Kentucky straight bourbon aged in new charred oak, bottled at 90 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Woodson Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's the whiskey brand of NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson, whose label is the Official Bourbon of the Raiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's a limited-edition commemorative bottle, built as much for display as for the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42658573287467,"sku":"DM16787L","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/WoodsonTheBlackHoleLimitedEditionBourbonWhiskey.jpg?v=1767854184"},{"product_id":"woodson-5-year-old-all-american-whiskey","title":"Woodson 5 Year Old All-American Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlended Whiskey | 750mL | 45% ABV (90 proof) | Aged 5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Woodson\"\u003eWoodson\u003c\/a\u003e 5 Year Old All-American Whiskey is a five-year-old, 90-proof blend built from two whiskeys in equal parts: a 95\/5 high-rye whiskey and a 60\/36\/4 bourbon, married into a single bottle. That’s the “All-American” idea — the country’s two signature \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/a\u003e styles, blended rather than competing. It’s the core sipper of NFL legend Charles Woodson’s whiskey line — Heisman winner, Super Bowl champion, and Pro Football Hall of Famer — launched in 2021 after his Intercept wine venture, with the brand finishing its spirits in the same French oak wine barrels used for his Napa Cabernet. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rye half brings the spice — peppery rye grain, cinnamon, nutmeg — while the bourbon half brings the sweetness: caramel, vanilla, honeyed fruit. Among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blended-whiskey\"\u003eblended whiskeys\u003c\/a\u003e, this is the uncommon one built from a disclosed 50\/50 recipe rather than a mystery blend, bottled at a honest 90 proof with a real five-year age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: warm caramel and vanilla with hints of toasted oak; sweet vanilla, oak, and subtle spice. Palate: smooth caramel, toasted oak, and warm baking spices; spicy rye grain with cinnamon and nutmeg, light citrus zest and honeyed sweetness. Finish: long, rich, and balanced — smooth peppery rye spice, toffee, dark cherry, dried fruit, and orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it from Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e750mL, 90 proof, 5 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e — real age statement, honest proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisclosed 50\/50 blend: 95\/5 rye whiskey + 60\/36\/4 bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson — “Build Your Legend”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand finishes its spirits in French oak barrels from Woodson’s Napa Cabernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable to order online at Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a splash of water — the rye spice opens up beautifully. The 90 proof and balanced profile also make it a natural old fashioned or Manhattan base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it’s a blended whiskey: half 95\/5 high-rye whiskey, half 60\/36\/4 bourbon. Blending the two is what makes it “All-American.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive years, per the age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stock is sourced (distillery unnamed) — the 95\/5 rye mash bill is a classic sourced profile. Woodson’s own signature move is finishing the spirits in French oak barrels from his Napa Cabernet production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Woodson Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson, who launched the brand in 2021. It’s the official whiskey of the Las Vegas Raiders and the University of Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42658580627499,"sku":"DM16788L","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/Woodson5YearOldAll-AmericanWhiskey.jpg?v=1767854340"},{"product_id":"woodson-cinnamon-blitz-flavored-whiskey","title":"Woodson Cinnamon Blitz Flavored Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavored Whiskey | 750mL | 40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Woodson\"\u003eWoodson\u003c\/a\u003e Cinnamon Blitz is natural-cinnamon flavored whiskey at a full 80 proof — a step above the ~70-proof cinnamon whiskeys that define the category — made with all-natural ingredients, non-chillfiltered, in small batches. The name plays on Michigan’s “Maize,” and you may also find this same liquid in Michigan\/Tailgate packaging under the name “Maize ’N Blitz.” It’s from NFL legend Charles Woodson — Heisman winner, Super Bowl champion, 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and Pro Football Hall of Famer — whose label is the official whiskey of the Las Vegas Raiders and the University of Michigan. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoodson launched his whiskey brand in 2021 after his Intercept wine venture, and the whiskey line’s signature move is finishing spirits in the same French oak wine barrels used for his Napa Cabernet. Cinnamon Blitz is the brand’s answer to the cinnamon-shot crowd: as InsideHook put it, “a cinnamon flavor that rises well above the Fireballs of the world… ideal for shots but honestly kind of fun as a sipper.” Among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flavored-whiskey\"\u003eflavored whiskeys\u003c\/a\u003e, this one keeps its oak and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey\u003c\/a\u003e character instead of hiding behind the spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamon, heat, baking spices, and oaky whiskey. The higher proof carries the cinnamon like a red-hot through-line, with real whiskey underneath rather than neutral spirit sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it from Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e750mL, 80 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full 10 proof above typical cinnamon whiskeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural cinnamon flavor; all-natural ingredients, non-chillfiltered, small batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom NFL legend Charles Woodson — official whiskey of the Raiders and Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand finishes its spirits in French oak barrels from Woodson’s Napa Cabernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable to order online at Del Mesa Liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChilled shots are the obvious play — but try it as a sipper over ice, or in a cinnamon-spiced old fashioned with apple bitters for fall. It also wakes up hot apple cider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Maize ’N Blitz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — “Maize ’N Blitz” is the same liquid in Michigan\/Tailgate packaging. Check the bottle in hand to confirm which name is on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it compared to Fireball?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCinnamon Blitz is 80 proof, about 10 proof stronger than typical cinnamon whiskeys like Fireball, with a more pronounced whiskey base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Woodson Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson, who launched the brand in 2021 after his Intercept wine label. It’s the official whiskey of the Las Vegas Raiders and the University of Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it all-natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand describes it as made with all-natural ingredients, non-chillfiltered, and produced in small batches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42658587344939,"sku":"DM16789L","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/WoodsonCinnamonBlitzFlavoredWhiskey.jpg?v=1767854465"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/woodson.oembed","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}