Bourbon is an American whiskey made from a mash that's at least 51% corn, then aged in new charred oak barrels — that char is where bourbon gets its caramel, vanilla, and toasty flavors. Every whiskey starts with a "mash bill" (the grain recipe), and that recipe is the biggest reason different whiskeys taste so different from each other.
Great for: whiskey neat/rocks drinkers · Old Fashioned & Manhattan fans · sweeter sippers
51%+ corn, aged in new charred oak. American, sweet, caramel-forward. Most of this card.
51%+ rye grain. Spicier and drier than bourbon, with a peppery bite.
Made in Scotland, usually from malted barley. Often earthier, sometimes smoky.
Made in Ireland, typically triple-distilled for a lighter, smoother profile.
| Whiskey | Flavor Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Williams White LabelWell Bourbon · Bottled-in-Bond |
Bold, oaky, high-proof | $9 |
| Maker's Mark Bourbon · Wheated |
Soft, sweet, smooth | $9 |
| Buffalo Trace Bourbon |
Caramel, vanilla, balanced | $10 |
| Four Roses Bourbon |
Fruity, floral, mellow | $11 |
| JamesonIrish Irish Whiskey · not bourbon |
Light, smooth, easy | $11 |
| Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon · 101 Proof |
Bold, spicy, robust | $13 |
| Elijah Craig Bourbon · Small Batch |
Rich, oaky, smoky-sweet | $16 |
| Eagle Rare Bourbon · 10 Year |
Smooth, oak, dried fruit | $16 |
| Woodford Reserve Bourbon |
Rich, fruity, spiced | price TBD |
| Big Nose Kate Bourbon · High Proof |
Bold, sweet, intense | $20 |
| Uncle Nearest 1884 Tennessee Whiskey |
Smooth, sweet, balanced | $20 |
| Angel's Envy Bourbon · Port Barrel-Finished |
Rich, fruity, luxurious | $22 |