Smoke Wagon Uncut The Younger Bourbon

Product Description

Smoke Wagon Uncut The Younger Bourbon: Barrel-Proof Bourbon with Candy, Fruit, and Cinnamon Heat

Smoke Wagon Uncut The Younger is the barrel-proof sibling of Smoke Wagon’s Straight Bourbon, bottled with no water added and non-chill filtered. Founder Aaron Chepenik created it as an affordable, high-proof daily bourbon, a younger take on the Uncut Unfiltered that he first imagined in 2020. It’s made mainly from 4-year-old bourbon with a 36% rye mash bill, blended from several floors and warehouses of high-rye bourbon distilled by MGP in Indiana and aged in Indiana and in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Chepenik describes a bourbon blended to be fruit-forward, with tons of candy flavor notes, finishing with some bold cinnamon spice and gentle heat. Because it’s non-chill filtered, it’s buttery and creamy, and drinks more delicately than its ~115 proof (57%+ ABV) suggests. The exact proof varies by batch.

What’s in the Bottle

• Straight bourbon, a blend of high-rye bourbons (likely 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley)
• Mainly 4-year-old barrels; the label says aged a minimum of 39 months
• Uncut, no water added; non-chill filtered
• About 114.8 to 115.8 proof, varying by batch, 750ml
• Made by Nevada H&C Distilling Co., Las Vegas

Tasting Notes

From Smoke Wagon and reviewers.

Nose: Caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, apple pie, and cinnamon.

Palate: Fruit-forward with candy and cherry sweetness, caramel, and rye spice.

Finish: Bold cinnamon spice, pepper, and gentle to strong heat, with a creamy, oily mouthfeel.

Food Pairings

The cinnamon and candy notes pair well with barbecued ribs, spicy chicken wings, and apple pie. It also goes with aged cheddar, dark chocolate, and a smoky burger.

Serving Suggestions

At barrel proof, pour it neat, with a few drops of water to open the fruit. It’s also a spicy base for an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, and a good bottle to open on a weeknight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? About 115 proof (57%+ ABV); it varies by batch.

How old is it? Mainly 4-year bourbon; the label says a minimum of 39 months.

Is it the same as Uncut Unfiltered? No. Uncut Unfiltered blends older barrels and is the barrel proof of the Small Batch.

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

Who distills it? MGP in Indiana, then blended and aged by Smoke Wagon.

Is it good for cocktails? Yes, it’s a good high-proof cocktail base.

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Browse our Bourbon collection or Whiskey collection for more barrel-proof bourbons.

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