2019 saw the arrival of Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey, their entry-level offering that highlights the distinctive Smoke Wagon character with rye spice and sweet notes.

The top two levels of their warehouse were filled with high-rye mash bill spirit, which was never rotated so that the wood and liquid inside might be influenced by the hot summer days. It was awarded a Double Gold Medal in the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was bottled at 92.5 proof without chill-filtration. This limited-edition bottle is the ideal addition to any Fourth of July celebration because of its distinctive tri-color design.

Enjoy this Smoke Wagon Fourth of July 2022 bourbon!

Notes on Tasting

Honey, toasted almonds, oak, and a hint of fire are all present in the scent. In addition to oak, pepper spiciness, and nuttiness, it has a creamy mouthfeel and a honey and caramel sweetness. has a sweet, creamy finish with a hint of wood and rye spice.

Concerning Smoke Wagon Bourbon

The tale of Nevada H & C Distilling Co. started in 2004 when co-founder Aaron Chepenik and screenwriter Jonathan Hensleigh met in an Eagle Rock, California, pub. They soon discovered that they shared the same idea for starting a pub called The Gryphon. They started talking about what they liked and didn’t like about the vodkas and bourbons they were selling after a few years of sampling their stock.

They opened the first distillery in the city of Las Vegas when the notion of making their own spirits came to them one night. Since there had never been a license for them specifically, the City Council had to develop one. Equipment was gathered and set up over the course of six years, with several obstacles encountered. The good news is that they had a number of high-rye bourbons ready when they launched, so they could start producing straight away.

They currently have two brands: Silver Dollar and Smoke Wagon, both of which have won multiple medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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