SMITH BOWMAN CASK STRENGTH BOURBON WHISKEY 750ML

A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey 750ML

• Tasting / Profile

• Limited-release Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey produced by A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
• Bottled uncut and non-chill filtered at true cask strength; proof varies by batch, with recent releases ranging from approximately 135–145 proof. Recent Batch #4 was released at 139.7 proof (69.85% ABV).
• Rich notes of leather, dark fruit, plum, apple, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla, oak, and chocolate are common throughout the series.
• Aged a minimum of 9–10 years depending on batch selection.

• Menu Versatility

• Primarily a neat-pour, rocks, and whiskey-flight offering rather than a cocktail workhorse.
• Excellent centerpiece for premium bourbon tastings, whiskey dinners, and enthusiast events.
• Can support luxury Old Fashioneds and high-end whiskey-forward cocktails when featured as the hero ingredient.
• Appeals strongly to collectors, allocated-bottle hunters, and high-proof bourbon enthusiasts.

• Operational Efficiency

• Limited annual allocation creates exclusivity and premium menu positioning.
• Uncut, non-chill-filtered production provides strong bartender talking points and educational value.
• Consistent age statement and batch transparency support premium-by-the-ounce programs.
• Shelf-stable luxury inventory with strong backbar presence.

• Profit Potential

• Excellent candidate for premium pours, reserve whiskey lists, and bourbon club events.
• Supports high-margin whiskey flights featuring allocated and cask-strength expressions.
• Batch #4 was named both Best Bourbon and Best American Whiskey at the 2025 International Whisky Competition, increasing consumer demand and recognition.
• Limited availability and annual-release status support premium pricing strategies and destination-bottle marketing.

An award-winning, barrel-proof Virginia bourbon delivering massive depth, bold proof, and layers of dark fruit, oak, spice, and caramel.