Devil's Share Small Batch Bourbon comes from Ballast Point in San Diego, the craft brewery whose spirits program grew into Cutwater Spirits. It was among the first whiskeys distilled in Southern California after Prohibition, and it is bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).
The name refers to the angel's share, the whiskey that evaporates from barrels as they age, and to the share that stays in the wood. Devil's Share is a bourbon made from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred American oak, the classic recipe for bourbon's rich sweetness.
Small batches of barrels are married for each release, giving a robust, sweet bourbon with caramel and oak spice, and a lovely, rounded texture.
The bourbon has earned recognition at the USA Spirits Ratings and is a favourite of California whiskey fans looking for a local alternative to Kentucky.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Vanilla wafers, baking spice and fresh bread.
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Palate: Sweet and robust, with caramel and a rounded texture.
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Finish: Long and warming, with caramel and oak spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Ballast Point / Cutwater Spirits, San Diego, California
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Style: Small batch bourbon whiskey
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Mash Bill: At least 51% corn
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Cask: New charred American oak
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Origin: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or with a large ice cube to bring out the caramel. At 92 proof it also makes a full-flavoured Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Pair it with barbecue, pecan pie or a cheese board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Devil's Share Bourbon?
Ballast Point in San Diego, whose spirits program became Cutwater Spirits.
What proof is it?
92 proof, 46% ABV.
What does it taste like?
Vanilla, baking spice, caramel and oak, with a long warm finish.
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