{"product_id":"smoke-wagon-small-batch-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Smoke Wagon Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmoke Wagon Small Batch is a high-rye straight bourbon from Nevada H\u0026amp;C Distilling Co., aged in the heart of a century-old brick warehouse and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2016, it set out to solve a problem: rye ages faster than corn, so young vintages carried big rye spice but a thin mouthfeel, while older vintages were smooth and sweet but had lost the spice. The answer was to blend the two. Younger vintages keep the bold rye spice, cut the tannins and stay fruit-forward, while older vintages, matured in #4 char barrels, bring a creamy mouthfeel and sweet aromas. The bourbon is made from a high-rye mash of 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley, and is non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose is balanced oak with fruit and dried apricot. Sweet notes greet the front of the tongue, then white pepper spice from the young rye, with caramel, fruit and rye spice in balance, finishing smooth with no burn even at 100 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bold, well-balanced bourbon, it makes a fine gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat, on the rocks or in an old fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced oak, fruit and dried apricot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet front, white pepper, caramel and rye spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, no burn at 100 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nevada H\u0026amp;C Distilling Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Bourbon Whiskey, high rye, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 proof (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e #4 char barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nevada, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat, on the rocks or in an old fashioned. It pairs with apricot desserts, smoked meats or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy blend young and old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoung barrels keep rye spice; older ones add creaminess and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 100 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoke Wagon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023485366581,"sku":"VWS_200419836","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-13765.webp?v=1793657053","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/smoke-wagon-small-batch-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}