Smoke Wagon Small Batch Straight Bourbon

Product Description

Smoke Wagon Small Batch Straight Bourbon: The Flagship High-Rye Bourbon from Las Vegas

Smoke Wagon Small Batch is the bourbon that put Nevada H&C Distilling Co. on the map. Launched in 2016, it was built to be a high-rye bourbon with real body. The distillers found that rye ages much faster than corn, so younger high-rye barrels had big rye spice but thin mouthfeel and none of the sweet complexity of a well-aged spirit. So they blend older stock with younger barrels, aged in the heart of a century-old brick warehouse, with barrels hand-selected for a blend that is smooth and at the same time bold and intense. It’s bottled non-chill filtered at 100 proof (50% ABV).

The whiskey is a high-rye bourbon distilled by MGP in Indiana (a 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley mash bill, per reviewers), aged in Indiana and in the Nevada desert, and blended and bottled in Las Vegas. Many consider it one of the best values in craft bourbon. It comes in an amber bottle sealed with a wax stamp of two crossed guns.

What’s in the Bottle

• Straight bourbon, high-rye (likely 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley)
• A blend of older stock and younger barrels; no age statement
• Non-chill filtered; 100 proof (50% ABV)
• Nevada H&C Distilling Co., Las Vegas

Tasting Notes

From Smoke Wagon’s description and reviewers.

Nose: A balanced oak nose with hints of fruit and dried apricots, plus caramel and vanilla.

Palate: Initial sweetness up front, then white pepper and rye spice through the middle and back, with caramel from the heavily charred barrels.

Finish: Smooth, with oak and lingering spice, and no alcohol burn even at 100 proof.

Food Pairings

The rye spice and caramel pair well with barbecue, smoked sausage, and aged cheddar. It also goes with dark chocolate, pecan pie, and apple pie.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat or over a large cube. At 100 proof it also makes a bold Old Fashioned, a Manhattan, or a Boulevardier, where the rye spice cuts through.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 100 proof (50% ABV); batches vary slightly.

How old is it? There’s no age statement. It blends older stock with younger barrels.

Is it chill-filtered? No, it’s non-chill filtered.

Who distills it? MGP in Indiana, then blended and bottled by Smoke Wagon in Las Vegas.

How is it different from Uncut Unfiltered? Uncut Unfiltered is the barrel-proof version, around 115 proof, with no water added.

Is it good in cocktails? Yes, and it’s smooth neat.

Explore More

Browse the Smoke Wagon collection or Bourbon collection, try the Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered, or get all three in the Smoke Wagon Bourbon 3-Pack Combo.

The Quality Liquor Store Guarantee

At Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee the authenticity and quality of every bottle we sell. All of our products are sourced directly from authorized distributors, and every order is carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door. Shop with confidence knowing your bourbon is in good hands.