Rod & Hammer's SLO Stills Straight Bourbon is a craft bourbon from San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).
Rod & Hammer's was founded by California surfer Rodney "Rod" Cegelski and Australian Hamish "Hammer" Marshall, a story of friendship, adventure and craftsmanship. The bourbon is handcrafted from a blend of grains and distilled with purified Pacific Ocean water, then matured in charred new American oak barrels to a deep amber color, capturing the spirit of the Central Coast with a balance of bold flavor and coastal smoothness.
Sweet and smoky on the nose, it is smooth and mellow with hints of caramel, roasted nuts, corn sweetness and nuanced oak, pouring golden like a California sunset.
The SLO-made embossed bottle makes it a fun gift for California whiskey fans.
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.
Straight bourbon must age at least two years in new charred oak.
California craft bourbon is a small but growing category.
It pairs with barbecue, grilled tri-tip or pecan pie.
Try it in a Whiskey Sour or Bourbon Highball.
It makes a great gift for surfers and beach lovers.
Bring it along for beach bonfires and backyard cookouts.
It is an easy pour for new bourbon drinkers.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sweet, smoky.
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Palate: Caramel, roasted nuts, corn sweetness.
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Finish: Smooth, nuanced oak.
Specifications
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Distillery: Rod & Hammer's SLO Stills, San Luis Obispo, California
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Style: Straight bourbon whiskey
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Water: Purified Pacific Ocean water
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Origin: California, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat to appreciate its corn sweetness and oak, or over ice for a crisp, refreshing sip. It also makes an easy Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Rod & Hammer's?
Surfer Rod Cegelski and Australian Hamish Marshall.
Where is it made?
San Luis Obispo, California.
What makes it unusual?
It is distilled with purified Pacific Ocean water.
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