Bird Dog Select Reserve is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Western Spirits in Bowling Green, Kentucky, an approachable, full-bodied bourbon aged in charred American oak and bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV).
Bird Dog Whiskey is best known for its flavored whiskeys, and Select Reserve, launched in late 2025, marks the brand's move into a classic, non-flavored Kentucky straight bourbon. The label features the brand's signature bird dog portrait in a bold black and copper design.
Select Reserve is crafted as a full-bodied bourbon suitable for neat sipping and as a base for classic cocktails. It is aged in charred American oak, which gives it deep sweetness and traditional oak character.
Expect caramel, toffee and warm brown sugar on the nose, a palate of roasted almonds and walnut over sweet oak, and a smooth, warm finish.
Bird Dog Select Reserve is an easygoing everyday bourbon. Sip it neat or over a large ice cube, or stir a classic Old Fashioned with orange peel and bitters. It makes a smooth Manhattan, a Whiskey Sour with fresh lemon, a Mint Julep or a simple bourbon and ginger ale. Pair it with barbecue ribs, fried chicken, smoked sausage, aged cheddar or pecan pie. For hunters, dog lovers and anyone who likes a good-value Kentucky bourbon, the bird dog label makes it a fitting gift, and a dependable bottle to share around the campfire or after a day in the field.
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: Caramel, toffee, brown sugar.
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Palate: Roasted almond, walnut, sweet oak.
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Finish: Smooth and warm.
Specifications
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Producer: Western Spirits, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Barrels: Charred American oak
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Style: Kentucky straight bourbon
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it over ice, or stir an Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it flavored?
No, it is a classic Kentucky straight bourbon.
Who makes it?
Western Spirits in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
How strong is it?
86 proof (43% ABV).
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