Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a unique and complex bourbon that is part of the Smoke Wagon lineup. This bourbon is bottled at 92.5 proof and has a rich, full-bodied flavor profile.

History

Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey is sourced from MGP in Indiana and aged in the Nevada desert. The company, Nevada H&C Distilling Co., was founded in 2012 by Aaron Chepenik and Jonathan Hensleigh in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lean on bespoke blending to differentiate their whiskey from other MGP sourced whiskeys. [1]

Packaging

The bourbon comes in a tall, clear glass bottle with a screen printed front label bearing the phrase, “Bibamus Moriendum EST” denoting, “drink, for we must die” or according to the company, “drink and enjoy today because we won’t be around forever.” [1]

Tasting Notes

The bourbon has a light and approachable aroma with notes of caramel, honey, and vanilla. The palate is full-flavored, with notes of toffee, nutmeg, light oak, and tobacco. The finish is pleasant, with a flush of rye spice on the backend. [1]

Another reviewer notes that the bourbon has a nose with light fruit scents like apples, raisins, and pears, cinnamon rolls with vanilla buttercream icing, and a charred wood scent. The palate has raw, grainy notes, but they’re not distracting, with fruit notes returning with the sweetness of cherry juice, caramel baking chips, and vanilla custard. The finish has an interesting mix of baker’s chocolate, oak, and toffee, with a few peppery flakes here and there too. [2]

• Full-flavored, with notes of toffee, nutmeg, light oak, and tobacco
• Finish: Pleasant, with a flush of rye spice on the backend