Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a high-rye, non-chill filtered straight bourbon from Nevada H&C Distilling Co. of Las Vegas, bottled at 92.5 proof (46.25% ABV).
Nevada H&C Distilling Co. was founded in 2012 in Las Vegas by Aaron Chepenik and Jonathan Hensleigh. The company sources its bourbon from MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, ages it in the Nevada desert and leans on careful barrel selection and blending to give Smoke Wagon its own distinct character.
This is the everyday bottle of the range, released in 2019 as an approachable bourbon that still carries the distinctive Smoke Wagon profile. The mash bill is the celebrated MGP high-rye recipe of 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley, which gives it a spicy backbone, while the 92.5 proof keeps the flavors concentrated.
Skipping chill filtration preserves the oils and esters that carry flavor and texture, so the whiskey pours with more weight than its price suggests. Expect sweet caramel and vanilla balanced by the bold rye spice of that high-rye mash, with oak in support and a warm finish.
The bottle itself is unmistakable, with its ornate black and silver label stamped Las Vegas. Smoke Wagon also makes Small Batch, Uncut Unfiltered and other limited expressions, but this straight bourbon is where most drinkers start, and a great value pour for both sipping and mixing.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, rye spice.
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Palate: Sweet corn and caramel with bold rye spice and oak.
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Finish: Warm and spicy.
Specifications
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Producer: Nevada H&C Distilling Co., Las Vegas
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Distilled: MGP, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
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Style: Straight bourbon, non-chill filtered
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Mash bill: 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley
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Proof / ABV: 92.5 proof (46.25% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on a large cube, or let its rye spice drive an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Smoke Wagon?
Nevada H&C Distilling Co. in Las Vegas, founded in 2012.
What is the mash bill?
60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley.
Is it chill filtered?
No, it is non-chill filtered.
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