Warbringer Mesquite Smoked Southwest Bourbon

Product Description

Warbringer: The Smokiest Bourbon in the Southwest

Warbringer Mesquite Smoked Southwest Bourbon is a small-batch, wholly original Southern California recipe crafted by Sespe Creek Distillery in Oxnard. Made in intentionally small batches, Warbringer captures grain-to-glass whiskey making at its most hands-on, fermented in open-top cypress wood tanks and distilled slowly in traditional copper pot stills between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains.

This is a bourbon built around mesquite, a wood that has shaped Southwestern cooking and craft for centuries. Its dense, slow-burning smoke has long given food an umami-rich depth, and here it does the same for bourbon. Warbringer has earned serious recognition for that signature smoke, taking home Best Pot Still Bourbon in the USA in 2022, Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and Gold at the World Whiskies Awards.

The Mash Bill Behind Warbringer

The majority of Warbringer's mash bill, 65%, is premium double-cracked flaking grits corn immersed in mesquite smoke for a deep, distinctive character. Another 10% is dent corn slowly fire-roasted in a rotating steel drum, which caramelizes its natural sugars for a rich, indulgent sweetness. The remainder is a generous portion of malted rye, chosen to balance the corn's sweetness with notes of white pepper, jalapeño, and pumpernickel. The finished spirit is non-chill filtered, naturally colored, and bottled at 98 proof (49% ABV).

Tasting Notes for Warbringer Mesquite Smoked Southwest Bourbon

Corn Character: Deep, distinctive mesquite smoke from the flaking grits corn, layered with the caramelized sweetness of slow fire-roasted dent corn.

Rye Character: White pepper, jalapeño, and pumpernickel spice from the malted rye, balancing the corn's natural sweetness.

Flavor characteristics sourced from official Warbringer Bourbon and Sespe Creek Distillery brand materials.

Food Pairings

Mesquite has defined Southwestern barbecue for generations, and Warbringer pairs naturally with smoked brisket, charred street corn, or carne asada. Its jalapeño and pepper spice notes also make it a strong match for spicy pulled pork or a smoky queso.

Serving Suggestions

Warbringer is built to stand up to bold company. Enjoy it neat to experience the full mesquite smoke character, or on the rocks to let the smoke mellow slightly. It also holds its own as the base of a smoky Old Fashioned.

FAQ

What makes Warbringer's smoke flavor unique?
Its mash bill uses double-cracked flaking grits corn that is immersed directly in mesquite smoke, a Southwestern tradition, rather than smoke added after distillation.

What is the mash bill?
65% mesquite-smoked flaking grits corn, 10% fire-roasted dent corn, and a portion of malted rye.

What proof is Warbringer bottled at?
98 proof (49% ABV).

Where is Warbringer made?
At Sespe Creek Distillery in Oxnard, California.

Has Warbringer won any awards?
Yes, including Best Pot Still Bourbon in the USA (2022), Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and Gold at the World Whiskies Awards.

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