Devils River Bourbon is a small-batch, high-rye Texas bourbon made with pure limestone-filtered water from the Devils River region, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).
Great whiskey starts with great water, which is why every Devils River whiskey begins with exceptionally pure, fresh limestone-filtered water from the Devils River region. Part of the Rio Grande basin, the Devils River is remote and wild, demanding respect for the raw power of its waters and the rugged beauty of its landscape. And why is there no apostrophe in Devils? Easy: there's more than one devil.
The devil is in the details. Devils River Bourbon is a high-rye whiskey: dialing back the corn and doubling up on the rye gives it that wonderful bite high-rye whiskeys are celebrated for. The whiskey is finished with a proprietary chill filtration, which removes impurities and softens the finish without compromising flavor, for a deep amber color and award-winning taste. It has earned 18 medals, eight of them gold, and 91 points at the 2019 USA Spirits Ratings. The brand's distillery and barroom sit in the historic Burns Building in downtown San Antonio, about a block from the Alamo and the River Walk.
Deep caramel in color, it is slightly peppery on the nose with ripe fruit, vanilla and nutmeg. The palate starts peppery and quickly transitions into a medley of oak, honey and caramel, leading to a warm, sweet, sinfully smooth finish with a soft mouthfeel.
The expression that started it all, it is easy to sip neat or on the rocks and makes a bold Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Pepper, ripe fruit, vanilla, nutmeg.
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Palate: Pepper, then oak, honey, caramel.
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Finish: Warm, sweet and smooth.
Specifications
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Brand: Devils River Whiskey, San Antonio, Texas
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Style: High-rye bourbon, small batch
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Water: Limestone-filtered, Devils River region
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Filtration: Proprietary chill filtration
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on the rocks, or mix an Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why no apostrophe in Devils?
Because there's more than one devil.
What makes it high rye?
Less corn and double the rye for a spicy bite.
What does it taste like?
Pepper, then oak, honey and caramel with a smooth finish.
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