Wolves Whiskey Winter Run American Whiskey Batch 3
Wolves Whiskey Winter Run American Whiskey Batch 3 is a 106-proof (53% ABV) 750mL California whiskey — the third release of the Winter Run series, limited to 1,499 bottles. It is a blend of three beer-distilled whiskeys plus a rye: a 2017 pilsner aged in French oak, a 2015 pilsner aged in American oak, a 2013 stout aged in French oak, and a 2015 rye. Distilled on a rare copper alambic charentais pot still by 13th-generation master distiller Marko Karakasevic of Charbay Distillery in Mendocino County, and hand-wrapped in chocolate-espresso Italian sheepskin, it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 53% (106 proof) — Batch 3 release; the 104-proof reports describe the original Winter Run, not this batch
- Size: 750mL (1,499 bottles)
- Age: no age statement (blend of 2013–2017-distilled whiskeys)
- Production: beer-distilled whiskeys (pilsner, stout) + rye; French and American oak maturation
- Distiller: Marko Karakasevic (Charbay Distillery), copper alambic charentais pot still
- Origin: California — founded by James Bond (Undefeated) and Jon Buscemi
Beer, Whiskey, and a Leather Jacket
Winter Run is Wolves' experiment in beer-whiskey fusion: distilled from pilsner and stout rather than a traditional grain mash, then matured in a mix of French and American oak — including Char 3 heads — with a rye component for spice. The Batch 3 bottle arrives in a French-cut bottle with a maple cork and a canvas sleeve, its hand-wrapped sheepskin making it one of the most tactile bottles on any shelf. See the Wolves collection and compare American whiskeys at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Cinnamon apples, honey, orange, black cherry, and dark chocolate on the nose, with hops and molasses on the palate — baking spices, citrus, and milk chocolate following through. The finish is medium-warm, spice and stone fruit lingering; the beer-distillation origin shows in a hoppy, almost malty depth.
How to Enjoy
Neat, to take in the full 106-proof blend — or with a few drops of water. It makes a striking Manhattan for drinkers who want something off the beaten path.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Wolves Winter Run Batch 3?
106 proof (53% ABV) — the 104-proof figures found online describe the original Winter Run release, not Batch 3.
What is Winter Run made from?
A blend of three beer-distilled whiskeys (pilsner and stout bases, distilled on a copper alambic still) plus a rye component, matured in French and American oak.
How many bottles of Batch 3 were made?
1,499 bottles, each hand-wrapped in chocolate-espresso Italian sheepskin.
From beer to bottle to leather wrap — get Wolves Winter Run Batch 3 online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.