Woodson 5 Year Old All-American Whiskey
Blended Whiskey | 750mL | 45% ABV (90 proof) | Aged 5 years — Woodson 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 whiskey 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.
The rye half brings the spice — peppery rye grain, cinnamon, nutmeg — while the bourbon half brings the sweetness: caramel, vanilla, honeyed fruit. Among blended whiskeys, 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.
Tasting notes
Aroma: 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.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 750mL, 90 proof, 5 years old — real age statement, honest proof
- Disclosed 50/50 blend: 95/5 rye whiskey + 60/36/4 bourbon
- From NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson — “Build Your Legend”
- Brand finishes its spirits in French oak barrels from Woodson’s Napa Cabernet
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a bourbon?
No — 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.”
How old is it?
Five years, per the age statement.
Where is it distilled?
The 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.
Who makes Woodson Whiskey?
NFL 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.